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What Is The Treatment For Genital Herpes In A Child?

can a 6-yr old have genital herpes if both his parents have it (even though with infrequent outbreaks?) we noticed a pimple on my son s crotch area b/c he told us and prior to that he had a fever and sever abdominal pain for a couple hours after school. we re so scared it is and we re not sure what to do.
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
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Hi,

Diagnosis of herpes infection may be easy but needs confirmation by pediatrician or dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sanmati Thole, Pediatrician
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What Is The Treatment For Genital Herpes In A Child?

Hi, Diagnosis of herpes infection may be easy but needs confirmation by pediatrician or dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sanmati Thole, Pediatrician