A member asked:

Can i babysit my sister's newborn if i have genital herpes and adhere to strict hand hygiene and not kiss the baby?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yes: This is a sexually transmitted disease and you are unlikely to share it by other routes. Careful hand washing may help and not kissing is a smart plan. All the best.

Answered 2/25/2017

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