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Has anyone ever died of neonatal disseminated herpes ?
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Yes: This is the expected outcome for untreated cases (85%).Response to treatment is variable & factors in early recognition & agressive rx. Those infected prior to labor & delivery are the least likely to respond, while those who acquire the germ during delivery are more likely to improve with rx.
Answered 5/15/2013
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