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Neonatal Herpes or Birth-Acquired Herpes is contracted by the passage through the birth canal of a mother who contracts Herpes during pregnancy. The effects of genital herpes on newborns can be life-threatening.

GENITAL HERPES

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Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus. There are two strains:

HSV-1: usually causes cold sores and HSV-2: usually causes genital herpes.

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Medications can reduce symptoms and manage the condition.

Some medications include Acyclovir, Famciclovir, and Valacyclovir.

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Symptoms start about 2 to 12 days after exposure to the virus. They may include:

Pain or itching around the genitals
Small bumps or blisters around the genitals, anus or mouth
Painful ulcers that form when blisters rupture and ooze or bleed
Scabs that form as the ulcers heal
Painful urination
Discharge from the urethra, the tube that releases urine from the body
Discharge from the vagina

Long Term Effects

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There is no cure for Herpes but there are treatments available to help shorten and sometimes even prevent herpes outbreaks. Some potential complications of herpes include an increased risk of other STIs and viral meningitis.

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Prevention

Always use latex condoms during sexual intercourse
Avoid sex if your partner has herpes
Maintain personal hygiene and ask the same from your partner
Avoid multiple sexual partners