Infection with herpes (herpes infection) - an infectious process characterized by the body's infection with the herpes virus. During pregnancy, the risk of infection is high because of the risk of infection or disease of the fetus. The incidence of herpes infection among pregnant women, according to various estimates ranging from 14% to 36%. This has recently been a steady increase in the incidence of this infection among pregnant women and newborns. Herpes infection is the most common type of infection in pregnant women, however, the problem is compounded by the fact that the herpes virus has proved pathogenic effect on the fetus and the pregnant woman.