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To discuss the consequences of genital herpes during pregnancy, particularly as it relates to the route of delivery, it is necessary to review the classification of this infection.
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Brown, Z.A. (1995). Genital Herpes: Contemporary Management. In: Flamm, B.L., Quilligan, E.J. (eds) Cesarean Section. Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2482-2_10
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