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pram
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12/31/05 - 01:09 AM

Regarding type 11 herpes virus genital inection at 32 wks pregnancy Which is true

a-active infection at 32 wks is a definitive indication for C-section

b-Shedding of virus does not occur without active lesion.

c-acyclovir should be given for 6 wks to prevent recurences

d-A c-section is recommended in a patient within 4 hours of ruputure of membranes.

e- normal delivery can be suggested almost always.

mani
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01/01/06 - 05:47 PM

b-Shedding of virus does not occur without active lesion.??

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phuluong2k
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01/02/06 - 02:48 PM

Is there type 11 herpes virus ? Never heard about it

Doc2378
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01/02/06 - 02:51 PM

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01/02/06 - 04:44 PM

i suppose it was type 2 (type II) sticking out tongue

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01/02/06 - 06:06 PM

Yeah, I am sure thats what Pram meant.... grin

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pram
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01/08/06 - 05:11 AM

In type 2

e- normal delivery can be suggested almost always.

do you agree

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01/08/06 - 10:10 AM

ya pram you arre right.

if the infection after 34 weeks or at delivery active then even we plan delivery with medications.though we prefer CS

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SilatK
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01/24/06 - 06:42 PM

For the test most likely it will be C/S.

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achilles
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02/22/06 - 07:28 AM

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its D.(atleast for the exam).

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02/23/06 - 08:00 AM

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agree with achilles.... since its type 2 ...restricted to genital lesions.. thus only on contact with these lesions will result in transmission to fetus( during delivery ).. therefore let preg proceed normally.. n just prior to labour.. go in for elective CS... but if membranes hav ruptured for more than 8-12hr then the infection might hav already spread to the fetus.... so no use of CS there... smiling face

plz write if u'l agree or disagree with it.. smiling face

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02/23/06 - 11:50 AM

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well it is not an infection at delivery. it is at 32 weeks which can be treated by antivirals and a normal delivery is possible. if the infection goes beyond 36 then ok.

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02/26/06 - 03:39 PM

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true stepkiller...you can treat herpes type 2 in pregnancy ( which is uncomplicated ) with antivirals ...but what if this patient with herpes type 2 genital lesions at 32 wks has rupture of her membranes ? then it does become complicated and then the answer has to be D.

correct me folks if i am wrong.

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