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How do you manage "colonization" with herpes simplex?


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We sometimes culture infants for herpes simplex born through a normal vaginal delivery and maternal herpes simplex is discovered late during or after delivery (typically recurring herpes).

In case of a positive herpes PCR, for example in the upper airway, but negative PCR in blood and cerebrospinal fluid - how would you outline management How do you reason around "colonization" vs "infection" with herpes simplex?

My experience over the years, is that a more active management are now adviced from our virology consultants, i.e. iv acyklovir for a relatively long time period.

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