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A Call for Spreading Awareness among Parents and Gynecologists on the Danger of Genital Herpes on Neonates - Department of Medicine and Dermatology- King Abdulaziz Hospital and O

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Background: genital Herpes infection is caused by HSV 1 and HSV2 Virus. It causes distressing symptoms in a significant number of adolescents and adults with over 40 million people sufferers from recurrent HSV genital ulcer disease causes significant disease globally and it is potentially fatal when transmitted to neonates and most maternal infections with risk of transmission are asymptomatic. Aim of the Study: highlighting the crucial rule of parents' education and awareness on the prevention and management of HSV in neonates (NHSV). Patients and methods: 112 females and 34 males HSV2 seropositive patients were assigned to fill a questionnaire on their awareness about HSV2 infection and symptoms and its effect on potential neonates. In parallel, there was a questionnaire for the assigned gynecologists to assess the counseling process of the mothers about the history of previous infection. Data was compared to the patients' medical chart and past delivery of defected and treated neonates. Results: Patients whom were aware with the dangerous effect of the infection of virus had no mortality in their neonatal and had the good treatment for them. Conclusion: Couple educational and Awareness campaigns on genital Herpes infection have become a compelling need in order to avoid neonates mortality and help in designing preventive measures for neonates morbidity.  

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10.12816/0034648

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Genital Herpes, HSV2, NHSV, Acyclovir, Neonates morbidity, Pregnant women

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Nawaf Abdullah

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Alroqaiba

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King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University

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Khalid Mohammad

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Althomali

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Carol Davila university of medicine and pharmacy

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Ekram Ibrahim

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Saeed

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Battarjee Medical College

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Ibrahim Mahmoud

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Alhaj

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Battarjee Medical College

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Maha Nageeb

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Alkatheri

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Battarjee Medical College

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Razan Isam

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Alrifaie

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Battarjee Medical College

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Abrar Sheikh Faisal

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Al Aidarous

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Battarjee Medical College

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Nejoud Bassam

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Rabie

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Ibn Sina National College

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Reham Abdulrahman

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Abdullah

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Ibn Sina National College, 5 King Abdulaziz university

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66

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2854

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2017-01-01

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2018-09-24

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2017-01-01

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159

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165

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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A Call for Spreading Awareness among Parents and Gynecologists on the Danger of Genital Herpes on Neonates - Department of Medicine and Dermatology- King Abdulaziz Hospital and Oncology Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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22 Jan 2023