What is the definition or description of: neonatal herpes?

See below: Neonatal herpes simplex is a herpes simplex infection that occurs in newborns and is usually passed along from the mother during delivery of the baby. It can be a life-threatening condition, and may affect the infant's brain, spinal cord and internal organs.

Herpes in a newborn: Neonatal herpes is serious viral infection of a newborn caused by the herpes virus. Both type 1 (the "cold sore virus") and type 2 (the herpes virus usually associated with genital herpes infection) can cause the disease, though infections with type 2 herpes virus are associated with more severe disease. Herpesvirus can cause severe damage to the brain/central nervous system.