American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents Am J Perinatol 1995; 12(2): 75-77DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994406 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1995 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. Herpes Simplex Type II Infection in Monozygotic Twins John Wareham, Howard Harris, Ina Whitman Methodist Children's Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT The unusual occurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type II infection in a set of monozygotic premature twins is described. The cases highlight the difficulty of early diagnosis of HSV disease in the absence of a positive maternal history and cutaneous lesions. Risk factors for mortality and morbidity are discussed. Keywords Herpes simplex virus - monozygotic twins - mortality - morbidity Full Text
