Influence of pre-gravid preparation on the course and outcomes of the pregnancy in genital herpes

   Introduction. According to researchers from different countries, the incidence of neonatal herpes varies noticeably.
   Objective. Optimization of pre-gravid preparation of women with chronic recurrent genital herpes to reduce pregnancy complications and improve perinatal outcomes.
   Мaterials and methods. The study included 58 women with confirmed chronic recurrent genital herpes. Two groups were formed, the main group included 30 women receiving pre-gravid preparation, complex treatment with antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs, the comparison group was represented by 28 women receiving pre-gravid preparation and only antiviral drug. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment of chronic genital herpes and the benefits of pre-gravid preparation were carried out by assessing clinical manifestations, determining the immune status, analyzing the characteristics of the course of pregnancy, childbirth, and perinatal outcomes.

   Results. As a result of the study, the available data confirm the feasibility of using complex therapy in the treatment of chronic recurrent genital herpes in combination with pre-gravid preparation.
   Conclusion. Pre-gravid preparation and specific treatment of women with chronic recurrent genital herpes improve the clinical status of patients, increase the interrecurrent period, reduce the severity of prodromal symptoms, the duration and intensity of relapses of the disease, and contribute more favorable course of pregnancy and improvement perinatal outcomes.

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