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Whats the Risk of Genital Herpes During Pregnancy?

April 26, 2017genital Herpes pregnancy risk

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Whats the Risk of Genital Herpes During Pregnancy?

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Less than 0.1 percent of infants born in the United States each year get infected with genital herpes during birth. Yet for newborns infected with herpes, the consequences are devastating. More than 40 percent die or have severe brain damage. Others may have severe, lifelong disabilities.