Genital herpes

2024-04-17 17:39:01
I've been recently diagnosed with genital herpes,my partner is having recurring attacks of oral herpes since childhood but now he's asymptomatic,if we'll plan to have a baby after a year,can it affect our pregnancy..?
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Herpes can affect pregnancy but the incidence is not very high. It can be tested in the antenatal period and the mother can be treated. If pregnancy progresses uneventfully then the delivery should be by a Caesarean.

Answered2024-04-18 01:38:02

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