Viruses of the human herpesvirus family can have profound effects on pregnancy. Primary maternal infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella during pregnancy has been associated with fetal abnormalities and neonatal disease. Public awareness of the role of cytomegalovirus in the etiology of developmental disorders and chronic disabilities needs to increase. With time, we may see new interventions for treatment of infected pregnant women and prevention of long-term effects. Attention must be focused on development of a safe and effective vaccine. With the introduction of an efficacious varicella vaccine, the rate of varicella in pregnancy is expected to decrease dramatically. Physicians caring for women have the opportunity to prevent the complications of varicella by identifying and vaccinating susceptible women.
Human herpes viruses in pregnancy: cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and varicella zoster virus
임신 중 인간 헤르페스 바이러스: 거대세포바이러스, 에프스타인-바르 바이러스, 수두대상포진 바이러스
[Category] 대상포진, 두창,
[Article Type] Review
[Source] pubmed
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