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[Gestational HSV in the work setting].

M Passaro1, G C Balbi, M Raucci

  • 1Dipartimento Assistenziale di Ginecologia, Ostetricia e Neonatologia, Seconda Università degli Studi, Napoli.

Minerva Ginecologica
|August 31, 2001
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Working pregnant women face higher risks of Herpes Simplex Virus-Type 2 (HSV-2) reinfection due to increased stress and fatigue. This highlights the importance of understanding occupational factors in managing HSV-2 during pregnancy.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Herpes Simplex Virus-Type 2 (HSV-2) poses risks during pregnancy.
  • Understanding risk factors for HSV-2 in pregnant populations is crucial.
  • Occupational status and lifestyle may influence HSV-2 infection dynamics.

Purpose:

  • To identify individual risk factors for HSV-2 infection in pregnant women.
  • To evaluate the impact of employment on HSV-2 infection and reinfection rates.
  • To assess the role of stress and lifestyle in HSV-2 susceptibility.

Summary:

  • A study of 79 pregnant women with HSV-2 found that 63% were employed.
  • Employed women showed higher rates of HSV-2 reinfection (85%) compared to housewives (67%).

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  • Housewives utilizing private hygienic services had higher reinfection rates (84%).
  • Infants born to mothers with primary HSV genitalis had a 28.5% infection rate, versus 12.5% for mothers with reinfection.

    • Impact:

    • Working women are at greater risk of HSV-2 reinfection and associated complications.
    • Lifestyle factors, including high stress and fatigue, contribute to increased vulnerability.
    • Hygiene practices and services may play a role in the transmission of microorganisms causing vulvo-vaginal infections.