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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.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
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Can neonatal herpes hurt my baby bad?
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