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Could you tell me if the mother has herpes, would the baby have herpes all over its body?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: If the mother has active herpetic lesions at birth there is a possibility that they could transfer this virus to the child. Talk to your obstetrician about your case and the possible treatments available to minimize the risk to your child.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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