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Maternal oral herpes: isolation policy.

R L Schreiner, M B Kleiman, E L Gresham

    Pediatrics
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most neonatal centers do not isolate mothers with oral herpes from newborns, despite recommendations. Further research is needed to determine if isolating mothers and staff with oral herpes lesions from infants is necessary to prevent neonatal herpes simplex virus disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Official recommendations advise isolating parents and staff with oral herpes lesions from newborns.
    • Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a serious concern for infants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess current practices in neonatal centers regarding isolation of mothers with oral herpes.
    • To review the literature on the risks of neonatal HSV transmission from oral lesions.
    • To highlight the need for more data to inform isolation policies for mothers and healthcare personnel.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of 110 neonatal centers, with a 50% response rate.
    • Literature review on neonatal herpes simplex virus disease transmission.

    Main Results:

    • Most surveyed neonatal centers do not isolate mothers with oral herpes from their infants.
    • Literature suggests a potential, though occasional, risk of disseminated neonatal HSV disease from exposure to oral herpes lesions.

    Conclusions:

    • Current practices deviate from official recommendations.
    • The decision to separate mothers from newborns requires careful consideration due to the potential risks and benefits.
    • More research is urgently needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for managing oral herpes in the neonatal setting.

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