Neonatal herpes Flashcards
1
Q
majority of cases are from hsv 1 or 2?
A
Themajorityo inectionsarecausedbyHSV-2;HSV-1ismorevirulentinthenewbornand associated with higher morbidity and mortality.
2
Q
transmission
A
Transmission.Inutero(<5%);intrapartum(85%);postnatalacquisition.Motheristhemostcom- monsourceo inection
3
Q
Days of incubation
A
4-21 days
4
Q
95% or cases are captured when?
A
during labor
