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How bad is herpes when passed to a newborn by the mother?
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Can be fatal: Primary infection during pregnancy can result in miscarriage or fetal infection with lasting consequences. Acquisition of the germ during labor or delivery can cause a later meningo-encephalitis that will turn the babies brain into a swiss cheese looking mass with severe handicaps if the child survives the illness.
Answered 5/7/2013
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