Herpes simplex meningitis after accidental dural puncture during epidural analgesia for labour

Int J Obstet Anesth. 2010 Oct;19(4):466-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2010.07.022. Epub 2010 Sep 15.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Analgesia, Epidural / adverse effects*
  • Analgesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects*
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dura Mater / injuries*
  • Female
  • Herpes Simplex / drug therapy
  • Herpes Simplex / etiology*
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human
  • Humans
  • Medical Errors
  • Meningitis, Viral / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Viral / etiology*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir