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My Husband Tested Positive For Hsv1 . We Have A

Posted on Wed, 25 Sep 2019

Question: My husband tested positive for Hsv1. We have a newborn 19 days old. Husband sucked at my breast. I washed it with soap and hot water and breastfed baby.
Should I be worried that I passed on the Hsv1 to my newborn??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding HSV transmission

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

HSV 1 would not be able to survive, if you washed thr area with soap and water. Moreover, the chances of transmission are minimal if he didn't had any active cold sores at the time. Having active cold sores increases viral shedding and therefore chances of transmission.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

If I were to get a herpies sore in my breast, how long would it take for a sore to be visible?
I just want to make sure my newborn won't get HSV1.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding herpes simplex virus infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Herpes has a short incubation period of 2-10 days, however, sometimes the infection is clinically silent. I think the precaution you took before feeding your baby is good enough and you can practice that in future too.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj