Neonatal herpes 1
This study was set up to estimate the incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the British Isles, and to document the outcome of neonatal infection. Paediatricians reported cases of neonatal HSV through the active reporting scheme of the British Paediatric Association Surveillance Unit.
Lead investigator
Dr Catherine S. Peckham
About the study
This study was set up to estimate the incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the British Isles, and to document
the outcome of neonatal infection. Paediatricians reported cases of neonatal HSV through the active reporting scheme of the British Paediatric Association Surveillance Unit.
Duration
June 1986 – December 1991
Published papers
BPSU Sixth Annual Report 1991
Advice/Support Group
Herpes Viruses Association
Web: http://www.herpes.org.uk E-Mail: info@herpes.org.uk