Re: HSV

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At Fri, 8 Mar 2002, Maggie, wrote: >
>At Fri, 8 Mar 2002, Kate wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>Can herpes be transmitted through breastmilk?
>>
>>--
>>Kate
>>
>Kate,
>
>The antibodies to the virus can be transmitted to the baby thru breast
>milk.
>
>The antibodies remain in the body forever, and will show up on a blood
>test.
>
>The child can have outbreaks since he or she has the antibodies. This
>usually only happens if the child is under stress or has surgery, etc.
>
>So, yes, herpes can be passed thru breast milk!
>
>Take care,
>
>--
>Maggie
>
>--
>Maggie Beth Anderson
>Medical Student at University of Washington
>

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