Neonatal herpes clinical management guidelines

AHMF clinical guidelines provide diagnosis and management information for conditions caused by herpesviruses.

  • Herpes simplex in pregnancy
    Jun 2004
    May 2009

    Vertical transmission of HSV from mother to child can result in neonatal herpes, a rare condition—but with very high mortality. This guidelines examines strategies for reducing the incidence of this condition.

Disclaimer

The AHMF have made considerable efforts to ensure the information upon which this guideline is based reproduces the evidence as accurately as possible. Users of this guideline are strongly recommended to confirm that the information contained within it, especially drug indications, is correct by way of independent sources, as this guideline does not indicate an exclusive course of action or serve as a standard of medical care. The AHMF accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies, information perceived as misleading, or success of any treatment regime detailed in this guideline.

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