Q. I'm 37 weeks pregnant and just found out that I have herpes through a blood test. I have no signs of the virus. So how do I know how long I've had this virus. I'm scared and don't know what to do.
A. Here is a little excerpt from an article I found:
What are the risks to my unborn baby if I have genital herpes?
The biggest concern with genital herpes during pregnancy is that you might transmit it to your baby during labor and delivery. Newborn herpes is relatively rare (about 1,500 newborns are affected each year), but the disease can be devastating, so it's important to learn how to reduce your baby's risk of becoming infected.
You can transmit herpes to your baby during labor and delivery if you're contagious, or "shedding virus," at that time. The risk of transmission is high if you get herpes for the first time (a primary infection) late in your pregnancy.
Much less commonly, you can transmit the virus if you're having a recurrent infection. If you've ever had a herpes outbreak, the virus remains in your body and can become reactivated.
In rare cases, a pregnant woman may transmit the infection to her baby through the placenta if she gets herpes for the first time in her first trimester. If a baby is infected this way, the virus can cause serious birth defects.
Click the link below for more info. Good luck!
What are the risks to my unborn baby if I have genital herpes?
The biggest concern with genital herpes during pregnancy is that you might transmit it to your baby during labor and delivery. Newborn herpes is relatively rare (about 1,500 newborns are affected each year), but the disease can be devastating, so it's important to learn how to reduce your baby's risk of becoming infected.
You can transmit herpes to your baby during labor and delivery if you're contagious, or "shedding virus," at that time. The risk of transmission is high if you get herpes for the first time (a primary infection) late in your pregnancy.
Much less commonly, you can transmit the virus if you're having a recurrent infection. If you've ever had a herpes outbreak, the virus remains in your body and can become reactivated.
In rare cases, a pregnant woman may transmit the infection to her baby through the placenta if she gets herpes for the first time in her first trimester. If a baby is infected this way, the virus can cause serious birth defects.
Click the link below for more info. Good luck!
How many ways can genital herpes be spread?
Q. I am 25 and have genital herpes. I live with others in my household and am worried that they may contract the disease by using the same toilet facility. Is there any other way to get it other than sexual contact? How long does the virus live on surfaces like a toilet seat or things other than genitalia? Should I be worried about my family and housemates getting it from me, even though we do not have sexual contact? If possible please state your source and if you are from a medical background. Please be serious, I really need help and answers. Thanks!
A. Both herpes simplex virus-1 and virus-2 may be transmitted through sex, or by kissing or touching any affected area. A condom can prevent herpes transmission during vaginal or anal sex, but oral contact with genitals or open sores anywhere can spread the disease. Washing hands can also minimize transmission.
Please note that if herpes simplex virus is spread to the eyes, it is highly dangerous. Virus STDs can not be cured. During pregnancy, girls with active herpes infection have to undergo ceasarian operation to avoid herpetic infection to the child.
Please note that if herpes simplex virus is spread to the eyes, it is highly dangerous. Virus STDs can not be cured. During pregnancy, girls with active herpes infection have to undergo ceasarian operation to avoid herpetic infection to the child.
Can a person with Genital Herpes have a baby that is disease free?
Q. I know someone who has Genital Herpes. She is telling everyone that she is pregnant. Can she have a baby without giving it to the baby?
A. Here's some real info... and it seems her chances are pretty high of giving a good birth.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_herpes-during-pregnancy_1360877.bc
http://www.babycenter.com/0_herpes-during-pregnancy_1360877.bc
How can I make a false pregnancy test?
Q. My best friend is being very careless recently...I would really like to give her a good pregnancy scare so that maybe she will think about what she's doing. How would I falsify a pregnancy test so that I could maybe switch the tests (only if it's negative, obviously) so that she will be fooled?
A. Why don't you show her medical pictures of the damage that STDs will do, a good dose of vaginal warts, lesions, weeping wounds,mouth thrush and sarcoma of the skin from aids and a good herpes outbreak will cure her habit of not using protection!Unlike pregnancy Herpes and HIV is for ever.
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