Abstract
Abstract Genital herpes in pregnancy is associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal primary infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) prior to labor usually does not affect the fetus (1/200,000 deliveries) The greatest risk associated with intrapartum HSV exposure is neonatal herpes infection. Neonatal risk occurs in the case of a primary or reccurent HSV infection. The risk of neonatal HSV infection in case of non-genital herpes is low. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends elective cesarean delivery for women with demonstrable genital herpes or prodromal symptoms in labor.
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