2007-07-07 14:24:55 · 7 answers · asked by tabatha1333 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
No. Herpes is NOT genetic like green eyes or curly hair and it's NOT in the blood like HIV or hepatitis is. This is why people with herpes can still donate blood.
Herpes can be passed from a mother to a child during birth, but this is because of the DIRECT skin to skin contact. As the baby is coming through the birth canal it can rub against herpes sores that the mother may have which can cause the baby to contract the virus. Being born with herpes is EXTREMELY rare though and can be avoided by having a C-section if the mother is having an outbreak during delivery.
2007-07-07 22:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is not genetic, however it can be transferred to a baby during birth. Most mothers who have herpes will have c-section.
2007-07-07 16:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! herpes is only transmitted through intercourse..it can't be passed on by genarations! Strange! ask a DR !
It is transmitted from your partner only ! if She or He has it..you will sure to be having it too! use a Condom for protection.
And it can also be transmitted when having Oral Sex.
What's Worse ! there is no cure for it! you will have it for as Long as you live! untill they might come up with a cure for it.
Go to yahoo Health.com to read about it.
2007-07-07 14:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by sweetness7282001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is a contact disease; not by blood relation.
2007-07-07 14:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get it only from contact with an infected area.
2007-07-08 10:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Moonie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible =but todays ways it doesn't have to be that way
2007-07-07 14:29:23 · answer #6 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no..its not hereditary,,
2007-07-08 00:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by gillette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋