Cesarea para Herpes Genital durante el 3er trimestre.

Pregnant Women with HSV in 3rd Trimester Can Be Offered Cesarean Delivery

By the Editors

Women who have a primary or non-primary first-episode infection of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the third trimester of pregnancy may be offered cesarean delivery, according to new guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

The change in guidance is because of the risk for prolonged viral shedding.

The rest of the document addresses other aspects of managing genital herpes in pregnancy.

Obstetrics & Gynecology practice bulletin (Free abstract)

Background: NEJM Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine coverage of increase in HSV-related infant deaths in New York (Your NEJM Journal Watch registration required)