Herpes simplex is a virus that parasitizes the human body, and there is a high possibility of transmission through close contact. If infected with this virus during pregnancy, it becomes even more troublesome. But during pregnancy, women's immune system decreases and they become susceptible to infection. What if they test positive for herpes simplex at 2 months of pregnancy. Let's take a look together below.
When pregnant women are infected with herpes simplex virus, it can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta. If there is an infection in the birth canal, it can also be transmitted to the newborn during delivery. These newborns have poor prognosis, high mortality rates, and higher neurological sequelae in survivors. Failure to treat corneal lesions in a timely manner can lead to blindness.
Pregnant women with herpes simplex virus infection may not necessarily transmit it to the fetus. They should undergo timely amniotic fluid examination. If the amniotic fluid separation is positive, the pregnancy should be terminated. For mothers with birth canal infections, cesarean section should be performed before or 3 hours after amniotic membrane rupture to protect the newborn from infection. In addition, it should be pointed out that in order to protect newborns from infection, children and adults with herpetic stomatitis should not come into contact with newborns, including doctors, nursing staff, and midwives.
Pregnancy complicated with herpes simplex virus infection can be classified into two types: local infection and systemic infection. The former has milder symptoms, and local infections often occur on the face, hands, feet, lips, genitals, eyes, and other areas. Rice sized blisters can be seen at the site of infection, with several or more connected together, accompanied by fever or local lymph node enlargement. Most cases of systemic infection are critical and can lead to anemia, as well as severe damage to the nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems.
In the previous text, a detailed introduction was given to the consequences of women being positive for herpes simplex virus at 2 months of pregnancy. The transmission rate of herpes simplex virus to fetuses is not 100%, but pregnant women with this condition cannot give up any examinations, which may increase the possibility of infection. I hope that pregnant women will pay attention to treatment for the sake of two healthy lives.
