An Unusual Cause of Fetal Stroke: Secondary HSV Infection
Joint Authors
Daming, Tara Banaszek
Jackson, Sherri
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-08-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a recognized cause of neonatal infection, with hematologic vertical spread usually only during a primary infection.
This is an unusual case with hematologic spread of an HSV 2 infection resulting in a fetal stroke, not associated with a primary outbreak during pregnancy.
A 25-year-old multigravida at 26 weeks was diagnosed with a large fetal stroke.
Previous ultrasounds showed normal anatomy.
She had preterm labor and delivery, with unsuccessful neonatal resuscitation.
Vesicular lesions were noted on the infant.
Both the lesions and the cerebral spinal fluid were positive for HSV 2.
She had documented HSV infection prior to pregnancy, indicating that this was due to a hematologic secondary infection, as there was no rupture of membranes or evidence of other modes of transmission.
This case shows that, while unusual, HSV hematologic vertical transmission can occur in both primary and secondary infection during pregnancy.
Infection screening is worthwhile in unexplained fetal strokes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Daming, Tara Banaszek& Jackson, Sherri. 2019. An Unusual Cause of Fetal Stroke: Secondary HSV Infection. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141740
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Daming, Tara Banaszek& Jackson, Sherri. An Unusual Cause of Fetal Stroke: Secondary HSV Infection. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141740
American Medical Association (AMA)
Daming, Tara Banaszek& Jackson, Sherri. An Unusual Cause of Fetal Stroke: Secondary HSV Infection. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141740
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141740