HSV-1 is usually acquired in childhood. To prevent genital herpes, one should avoid oral and genital sex when lesions are present, and use condoms. However, asymptomatic shedding of the virus can make it difficult to prevent transmission. For more videos and questions, visit - https://www.macrophage.co. Subscribe - https://goo.gl/EMRlRa. Support us on Patreon - https://goo.gl/bhmrgJ.

It is very important to prevent transmission of herpes to a herpes-free pregnant woman, and this can be done via abstinence, barrier methods, and anti-herpes medications for the partner. If a pregnant woman has lesions going into labor, a C-section is usually performed.

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