I and my wife are infected with Genital Herpes. She is about to deliver a baby during this month end. What are the chances that she delivers a baby without the infection of herpes? What precaution she should take during delivery? She had one episode of recurrance during the middle of pregnancy.she had been infected before the pregnancy.
please answer correctly.
2006-08-10 00:20:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Neonatal HSV disease is a rare, but serious, consequence of vertical HSV transmission from mother to newborn child. Prospective active surveillance data indicates an incidence rate of 3.61 per 100,000 live births in Australia, with similar rates in the UK; but much lower than the USA. [2][3] Preliminary studies indicate the epidemiology in Canada is closer to Europe than to the United States. The mortality rate from neonatal HSV disease is high (up to 25%) despite current interventions with antiviral therapies. Death results from disseminated HSV disease and/or HSV encephalitis in the newborn children.
For pregnant women, the presence of either HSV-1 or HSV-2 on the external genitalia or in the birth canal is a threat to the infant. Infection of the newborn can lead to herpetic meningitis, herpetic viremia, chronic skin infection, and even death.
Consult a Gynocologist.
Please see the webpages for more details on Herpes simplex virus.
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There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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2015-04-30 20:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's good that she didn't become infected during her pregnancy. The baby wasn't affected. Normally pregnant women who have herpes are given meds to suppress their outbreaks during the last few weeks of the pregnancy. If she does happen to have an outbreak during labor the baby will have to be born via a section. No big deal....just make sure the doctor gives her a thorough exam before giving the OK for the baby to be born vaginally. If their are no visible signs of the disease it is entirely possible and safe. If for some reason you do not feel comfortable with this, request the c-section. You have that right. If your wife has any signs of the disease please make sure the doctor knows! It could be deadly for your baby if born vaginally during an outbreak. Good luck and enjoy your new baby!
2006-08-10 15:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by Emillea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, vaginal birth should not be an option.
With everything I have read, the risk of passing herpes on to your child is greater with vaginal birth. Even if your wife isn't having a break out. The virus is still there & can be transmited.
Your Dr. should have told you that & scheduled C-Section.
2006-08-10 01:37:29 · answer #8 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be able to deliver vaginally if she doesnt have an outbreak or doesnt have the feeling that she is going to have an outbreak. The safest way though would be to have a caesarean section.
2006-08-10 02:00:15 · answer #9 · answered by bronnie_ruby 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when in doubt ask the doc
2006-08-10 00:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by karen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋