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Type 11 HV in pregnancy

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pram
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12/30/05 - 11:50 PM

Regarding type 2 Herpes virus genital infection at 32 weeks pregnancy WOF is true

a-active infection at 32 wks is a definitive indication for C_section

b-Shedding of Virus does not occur without active lesions.

c-Acylovir should be given for 6 wks to prevent recurences.

d-A C-section is recommended in a patient within 4 hours of ruptures of membranes.

e-normal delivery can be suggested almost always.

pram
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12/30/05 - 11:51 PM

d/e which is correct

msyamp
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12/30/05 - 11:53 PM

e

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pram
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12/31/05 - 01:10 AM

d

but i am not sure

mkateb
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02/11/06 - 12:05 PM

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ACTIVE herpes infection is a contraindication to labor, but since most people with herpes do not have active lesions at time of delivery, most can have NSVD.
d cannot be correct since simple infection with herpes does not mandate a C-section without active lesions

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02/22/06 - 07:01 AM

the answer is D ...

CS is indicated when genital lesions are present and with rupture of mem there is a chance of spread of infection to the fetus. when it is for a smaller duration like 4 hrs we can go for CS but when the mem have been ruptured for a long time like say 20 hrs then the whole point of doing CS is lost as the infection must have spread already to the fetus.

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02/22/06 - 07:03 AM

the question does say type 2 herpes virus genital lesions ... so i think the answer is D.

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