Can you be born with herpes simplex?

And what exactly is herpes simplex?

Yes a baby can be born with herpes. If the mother is currently having an outbreak of genital herpes during delivery it's possible for the baby to contract the virus. As the baby is coming through the birth canal it can rub against the sores which can cause it to contract the virus. This can be avoided with a C-section though. And, being born with herpes is REALLY rare.

Herpes simplex is a group of viruses (8 different kinds to be exact). The most common kinds of herpes simplex are cold sores (usually herpes simplex virus 1) and genital herpes (usually herpes simplex virus 2). Herpes simplex can also cause chickenpox, shingles, and mono. Check out the links below for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpesvirid...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simp...

Yes, you can be born with herpes, because STDs can be transmitted during birth, or in any exchange of bodily fluids, really. Herpes is a disease causing open sores. For examples cold sores are also known as herpes simplex 1. It's just more commonly called herpes when it affects the genital area. So yes, herpes is a virus, so it cannot be treated with antibiotics, and it causes open sores.

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