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Can Children Contract Genital Herpes From Parents?
My son is being seen by a doctor for infection in his foreskin and has been referred for a circumcision. My partner and I both have genital herpes and we have noticed small lumps on my son s penis under the foreskin. We are terrified that he has contracted the disease..how is it best to tell?
Fri, 1 Feb 2019
Hello,
Unfortunately, it is possible that the contracts the disease through vaginal delivery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
Unfortunately, it is possible that the contracts the disease through vaginal delivery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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