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Babies born with genital herpes
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yashica Robinson Whiteanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
No: Genital herpes does not cause birth defects. It is important to understand that it is not recommended for a woman to have a vaginal delivery if she ha... Read More
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Dr. Marilynn Frederiksenanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 49 years experience
Birth defects: Genital herpes can be passed to the newborn as the child passes through the birth canal. Currently we are starting Valtrex (valacyclovir) on women who... Read More
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
No: The likely outcome will depend on the situation.If you are having your first outbreak near the time of delivery, the kid may get herpes encephalitis a... Read More
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2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Yes: A woman with a history of genital herpes, with or without fresh sores on her genitals, can transmit herpes virus to her baby during delivery. Such an ... Read More
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6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Yes: Usually at time of birth.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: This is more likely to happen if mom has a first breakout around the time of delivery & delivers vaginally. Infection rates of around 30% have bee... Read More
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660 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erine Kupetskyanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes: If you have an genital outbreak and deliver vaginally, yes you can pass it to baby. Best prevention is to take Valtrex (valacyclovir) 500 mg once dail... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
May not protect: Maternal genital herpes is a problem.Periodic flares can result in viral sheading and if this happens during delivery the virus can pass to the newbor... Read More
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Fetus can get herpes: A fetus (unborn baby) can catch herpes from the mother before labor and delivery. Such transmission of the herpes virus is uncommon but does occur som... Read More
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Herpes: Yes. If the female's herpes is in the vagina.
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4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Miriam Sivkinanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Must tell spouse: First thing that you must do is share your history with your spouse. He can be tested to identify if he has it as well. If you are attempting pregnanc... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 75 years experience
Yes!: This is a virus and is contagious as I am sure you know. Taking the Amino Acid lysine that you can get from a health food store usually clears it up.
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5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Walter Kobasaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
GET TREATED: Recurrent outbreaks of herpes can dramatically reduced if you take supressive therapy(valtrex, famvir) getting pregnant would not be a problem, but t... Read More
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6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Take antiviral meds: A fetus (unborn baby) can catch herpes from the mother before labor and delivery. Such transmission of the herpes virus is uncommon but does occur som... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Usha Mukhytaranswered
Gynecology 28 years experience
Use condomns: Always use condomns during sex
gat your partner a blood test for herpes antibodies to make sure he is clean
you can have a healthy baby
if you have so... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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