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A mother can infect their baby during delivery, sometimes fatally. But if a woman had genital herpes before getting pregnant, or if they are first infected early in pregnancy, the chance that their baby will be infected is very low -- less than 1%.

The risk of infecting the baby is high (30% to 50%) when a woman is newly infected late in pregnancy, however. That's because the mother's immune system has not
developed protective antibodies against the virus. Women with an older herpes infection have antibodies against the virus, which help protect the baby.

https://www.webmd.com/genital-herpes/genital-herpes-pregnant

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Pregnant women with genital herpes should be careful -- but not overly worried -- about passing the virus on to the baby.

A mother can infect their baby during delivery, sometimes fatally. But if a woman had genital herpes before getting pregnant, or if they are first infected early in pregnancy, the chance that their baby will be infected is very low -- less than 1%. Women with genital herpes are examined carefully for any symptoms before giving birth. If sores or signs that an outbreak is coming show up at the time of delivery, the baby may be delivered by cesarean section (also called a C-section).

The risk of infecting the baby is high (30% to 50%) when a woman is newly infected late in pregnancy, however. That's because the mother's immune system has not developed protective antibodies against the virus. Women with an older herpes infection have antibodies against the virus, which help protect the baby. If you are pregnant and think you may have been infected recently, tell your doctor right away.

Ways to Avoid Getting Herpes While Pregnant

Women who don't have genital herpes should be careful about sex during the third trimester. Unless you know for sure that your partner is herpes free, avoid sex altogether during the third trimester. If your partner gets cold sores (oral herpes), they should not perform oral sex on you during this time.

Some doctors think all women should be tested for herpes when they get pregnant, especially if their sex partners have herpes. Ask your doctor if you or your partner should be tested.

Genital Herpes Treatment During Pregnancy

Women taking antiviral drugs for herpes -- either daily suppressive therapy or occasional therapy for outbreaks -- should consult their doctor about whether to take the drugs during pregnancy. The answer is not set in stone: You and your doctor have to discuss the risks and benefits to decide what's right for you.

For pregnant women with a history of genital herpes, the doctor might recommend daily doses of an antiviral medication during the month before their due date.

Herpes infection in a newborn is also serious. Do not allow anyone with a cold sore on the mouth to kiss the baby. If you have a cold sore, don't kiss the baby, and wash hands with soap and water before touching the baby.

Sources

SOURCES:
CDC.
Warren, T., Warren, R. The Updated Herpes Handbook, 2002; p. 21.

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Pregnant women with genital herpes should be careful -- but not overly worried -- about passing the virus on to the baby. A mother can infect their baby during delivery, sometimes fatally. But if a woman had genital herpes before getting pregnant, or if they are first infected early in pregnancy, the chance that their baby will be infected is very low -- less than 1%.

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Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara). This cream appears to boost your immune system's ability to fight genital warts. ...

Podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox). ...

Trichloroacetic acid. ...

Sinecatechins (Veregen).

Vaccines can protect against many genital-wart-causing strains of HPV. Genital warts can be treated with prescription medication applied directly to the warts or can be surgically removed.

Electrocautery: An electric current burns away warts.

Freezing: During cryotherapy, your provider applies liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy warts.

Laser treatment: A laser light destroys tiny blood vessels inside warts, cutting off their blood supply.

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP): With LEEP, your provider uses an electrically charged wire loop to remove warts. A provider may use this method to remove warts on a woman’s cervix.

Topical (skin) medicine: Once a week for several weeks, you apply a prescription chemical solution to the warts. The chemical causes blisters to form under the warts, stopping blood flow. In some cases, your provider may apply the solution.

Your provider applies the topical TCA solution in the office. Your provider may also provide a prescription for a topical medical when appropriate eg. Imiquimod ( Aldara) that patient self-administers at home for some weeks as directed.

Surgery: Your provider may surgically cut out warts that are large or don’t respond to other treatments.

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HPV/Genital warts are caused by over 40 different types of HPV.

In women, genital warts can also grow inside the vagina, appear on the cervix, vaginal wall, perineum, or anus.
Appear on penis, perineum, or anus in males.

Mild bleeding, burning sensation, discomfort, genital itching or irritation are symptoms.

Virus can be prevented by using condoms, vaccine, and limiting sexually partners.

And its connection with herpes simplex is intriguing: In contrast to other related viruses such as varicella-zoster, which causes chickenpox and shingles, HSV leaves no evidence of nerve loss

And its connection with herpes simplex is intriguing: In contrast to other related viruses such as varicella-zoster, which causes chickenpox and shingles, HSV leaves no evidence of nerve loss

https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/encephalitis-herpes-simplex/

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Maertzdorf J, et al. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) induced retinitis following herpes simplex encephalitis: indications for brain-to-eye transmission of HSV-1. Ann Neurol. 2000;48:936-39.

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Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)

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ARTICLES McJunkin JE, et al. La crosse encephalitis in children. N Engl J Med. 2001;11:801-807. Maertzdorf J, et al. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) induced retinitis following herpes simplex encephalitis: indications for brain-to-eye transmission of HSV-1. Ann Neurol. 2000;48:936-39. Sauerbrei A, et al. Virological diagnosis of herpes simplex encephalitis.