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HERPES simplex virus (HSV or Herpes virus hominis) has recently gained public attention because of the epidemic of genital infection caused by serotype 2 (HSV-2). Herpetic vulvovaginitis in term pregnancy is a serious problem because of the risk of viral transmission to the neonate. However, reports of disseminated HSV infection in pregnant women are rare.1-7The early diagnosis of HSV infections has become important because effective treatment is frequently available. In the following case report, the patient had characteristics of disseminated HSV infection closely resembling those described in reports of fatal cases. Fortunately, our patient recovered with no apparent sequelae after treatment with intravenous (IV) acyclovir.Report of a CaseA 26-year-old female, gradiva 2, para 1, had an estimated confinement date of Feb 28, 1983. On Dec 30, 1982, a temperature of 39 °C, malaise, a sore throat, and myalgia developed. The next day a chest roentgenogram showed diffuse bilateral |
