Management of Genital Herpes Infection through Pregnancy

Abstract

Background: Genital herpes is a lethal infection prevalent in fertility age women and can lead into mortality and morbidity of neonates on transmission. Objective: To analyze the management techniques for genital herpes infection during gestation. Study Design: Retrospective study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Saadan Hospital Allaho Chowk Johar Town, Lahore from 10-01-2020 to 09-07-2020. Methodology: Fifty females presenting genital herpes clinical symptoms were completely analyzed through symptoms and laboratory analysis and managed for their genital herpes through anti- viral drugs. Results: The mean age was 28.9±3.2 years. Thirty-two females were having genital herpes at their third trimester. The anti-viral drugs reduced genital herpes in 90% cases with 1.2% transmission rate in caesarean delivery while 7% transmission risk in vaginal delivery. Conclusion: Genital herpes can be managed by using antiviral medications and c sections in majority of the cases. Keywords: Genital herpes, Caesarean, Transmission