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Sexual Health›Conditions›Newborn and infant diseases›Neonatal herpes

Neonatal herpes

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.
Dr. Cheryl Levin
Dr. Cheryl Levinreviewed this
Dermatology 16 years experience
Is a type of:Herpes, Newborn and infant diseases
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

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