And what exactly is herpes simplex?
2007-05-21 07:46:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes a baby can be born with herpes. If the mother is currently having an outbreak of genital herpes during delivery it's possible for the baby to contract the virus. As the baby is coming through the birth canal it can rub against the sores which can cause it to contract the virus. This can be avoided with a C-section though. And, being born with herpes is REALLY rare.
Herpes simplex is a group of viruses (8 different kinds to be exact). The most common kinds of herpes simplex are cold sores (usually herpes simplex virus 1) and genital herpes (usually herpes simplex virus 2). Herpes simplex can also cause chickenpox, shingles, and mono. Check out the links below for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpesviridae
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex
2007-05-21 09:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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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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2015-02-16 09:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be born with herpes, because STDs can be transmitted during birth, or in any exchange of bodily fluids, really. Herpes is a disease causing open sores. For examples cold sores are also known as herpes simplex 1. It's just more commonly called herpes when it affects the genital area. So yes, herpes is a virus, so it cannot be treated with antibiotics, and it causes open sores.
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