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During childbirth can my herpes be transmitted to my child?
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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 at-risk baby is carefully examined, so that proper anti-viral medications can be started if the baby shows signs of herpes infection.
Answered 11/27/2012
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Herpes: If you have active genital herpes at the time of your delivery, it can be transmitted to your child.
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