STIs during pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Management for primary herpes in 3rd trimester?
A
Plan a CS at 39 weeks
Prescribe 400mg acyclovir up until delivery
can be recurrent and severe during pregnancy due to reduced immune system
2
Q
Management of herpes if PPROM or spontaneous vaginal delivery?
A
IV acyclovir for mother and infant
3
Q
Foetal complications of herpes?
A
- Localised to skin and eyes
- Encephalitis
- disseminated –> multiple organs
4
Q
Management of recurrent herpes?
A
Aciclovir but can have a vaginal delivery as mother has protective antibodies
