Systematic review and meta-analysis reveal trends in neonatal herpes' incidence and type dominance globally, suggesting shifts in epidemiology.
nHSV affects approximately one in 10 000 newborns, with regional variations and a rising incidence rate. The increasing dominance of nHSV-1 over nHSV-2 reflects shifting HSV epidemiology.
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