Birth-acquired herpes is a herpes virus infection that an infant gets (acquires) at the time of birth.
CausesNewborn infants can become infected with herpes virus:If the mother has an active genital herpes infection at the time of delivery, the baby is more likely to become infected during birth. Some mothers are not aware when they have internal (inside the vagina) herpes sores, so it is important for women to tell their doctor if they have a history of genital herpes.
In addition, some people have had herpes infections in the past, but were not aware of it and were never diagnosed or treated. These people, not knowing that they have herpes, may pass it to their baby. Herpes type 2 (genital herpes) is the most common cause of herpes infection in newborn babies, but herpes type 1 (oral herpes) can also occur.
SymptomsIntrauterine herpes can cause:Birth-acquired herpes can produce localized (in one area of the body) or systemic (throughout the body) disease. Infants may develop only a localized skin infection consisting of small fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) that rupture, crust over, and finally heal, often leaving a mild scar.
A second type of birth-acquired herpes infection leads to encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that can result in seizures and later brain and nervous system (neurologic) problems. If untreated, it may lead to death.
Disseminated herpes infection is the most dangerous type. In this type, the herpes virus can affect many different internal organs including the liver, lungs, kidneys, and brain. There may or may not be vesicles on the skin. This type of infection is often fatal.
Herpes acquired in the period shortly after birth has symptoms similar to birth-acquired herpes.
Symptoms of birth-acquired herpes include:
Additional tests that may be done if the baby is very sick include:
Other therapy is often needed to treat the effects of herpes infection, such as shock or seizures. Often, because these babies are very ill, treatment is done in an intensive care unit.
Outlook (Prognosis)Infants with systemic herpes or encephalitis often do poorly, despite antiviral medications and early treatment.In infants with skin disease, the vesicles may come back repeatedly even after treatment is finished. These recurrences put them at risk for learning disabilities, and may need to be treated.
Possible ComplicationsPeople with "cold sores" (herpes labialis) should avoid contact with newborn infants. If the person with a cold sore is a caregiver, have them wear a surgical mask and wash their hands carefully before coming into contact with the infant to prevent transmitting the virus.
Mothers should speak to their health care providers about the best way to minimize the risk of transmitting herpes to their infant.
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No. There is no cure for herpes.
no there is no cure for herpes
No.
Herpes is a viral infection. It cannot be cured with flucillin or other antibiotics.
If youre asking for a cure for syphilis, then yes there is. Unlike herpes, it is not viral which means you can cure it with antibiotics.
Nope
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I'm assuming the question refers to Genital Herpes. Herpes is officially labeled as a Virus, and being a virus it is officially known to have no cure.
There is no cure once you have it you have it for lifee , there's only treatments that prevent break outs ,
there is not a treatment for herpes of the genitals but cold sores are considered herpes too. so it really depends which one you are talking about.
There is no cure. Antiviral medications can shorten the outbreaks and reduce their frequency.