Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are highly contagious infections that are lifelong and cause recurrent symptoms of painful blisters or open sores. HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact and HSV-2 is a sexually transmitted infection that causes genital herpes. Neonatal herpes is rare but dangerous condition that can occur when an infant is exposed to HSV (HSV-1 or HSV-2) in the genital tract during delivery. Herpes are common infections worldwide. However, the majority of infected individuals remain undiagnosed because they are asymptomatic.
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