Prevalence of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 at maternal and fetal sides of the placenta in asymptomatic pregnant women.

Fabiana Finger-JardimEmiliana C AvilaVanusa P da HoraCarla V GonçalvesAna Maria B de MartinezMarcelo A Soares

Published in: American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989) (2017)

The occurrence of HSVs in placental tissue was high, especially for HSV-1. Novel strategies need to be implemented for the management of asymptomatic women who might transmit HSV to their newborns.

Keyphrases

herpes simplex virus
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
risk assessment
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
low birth weight
metabolic syndrome
gestational age
preterm infants
body mass index
adipose tissue
weight gain