Johnson L G, Saldana L R
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bethesda Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.
J Reprod Med. 1994 Jul;39(7):544-6.
Hepatitis is a rare but serious complication of a herpes simplex viral infection. Pregnancy is a risk factor and has been associated with a high maternal and fetal mortality rate. Acyclovir appears to improve the outcome.