GENITAL HERPES
J Reprod Med. 1992 Apr;37(4):372-4.
Herpes simplex infection associated with short-term use of a fetal scalp electrode. A case report.
Amann ST, Fagnant RJ, Chartrand SA, Monif GR.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68131.
A case of localized neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection involved a prior fetal scalp electrode site. Rupture of the fetal membranes, placement of the fetal scalp electrode and delivery occurred within 30 minutes. The mother had no previous history of genital lesions, and no herpetic lesions were noted at delivery.
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