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Hsv to babies
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I have active leisson of herpes on lips can I carry my baby does it spread skin to skin touch
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Yes herpes mainly spread by touch but mainly when you have active disease
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herpes simplex goes with time usually years
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During active lesion avoid contact.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos
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Dr. Vaishali Kanthi
Dermatologist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
It does spread to babies.
Herpes is viral infection.
It can even induce fever in child
Kindly keep child away and u take treatment too to reduce viral load.
Please consult online for treatment.
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