Yes, it is pretty uncommon, but herpes can have serious complications if it transfers to the brain or the eyes.
Aortic enlargement. This is the most serious potential complication of Marfan syndrome.
death
An extremely serious complication of measles infection is swelling of the brain.
Eclampsia
concussion
pulmonary edema
Jessica Alba has never admitted to having herpes. It is rumored that she has them because she dated Derek Jeter. Derek Jeter has been sued for giving someone herpes.
A serious complication of a ruptured appendix is peritonitis, which is inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity. This can lead to severe infection, sepsis, and potentially life-threatening complications if not treated promptly with surgery and antibiotics.
The most serious complication of sigmoidoscopy is bowel perforation (tear). This complication is very rare, however, occurring only about once in every 7,500 procedures.
Someone who is having unprotected sex would be at risk for contracting herpes. Oral herpes can also be transmitted by contact with the infected area.
No. Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain that is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It can be aftereffect of another disease such as herpes or a complication of syphilis but it is not genetic.
No. Herpes is a virus and can spread. Most likely you would get cold sores around your mouth. Cold sores are herpes simplex and the same as genial herpes. The person you are having sex with will give you herpes if it is active.