The topic Congenital Herpes you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Birth-Acquired Herpes.

Quick Summary:

• Birth-Acquired Herpes is a viral infection that is acquired by an infant from the mother during pregnancy or after birth. The infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
• If the mother is affected by genital herpes during the last trimester of her pregnancy, it is most likely that she will transmit the infection to the newborn during a vaginal birth
• The newborns can get infected in the following manner:
  • The herpes virus can be passed on from the mother to the developing baby in the womb. This is called Congenital Herpes
  • If the transmission occurs while the baby passes through the birth canal, it is termed as Birth-Acquired Herpes (the most common route of infection)         
  • Herpes infection acquired by the baby after birth is called Postpartum Herpes. This may be acquired when the baby comes in contact with an infected individual (mother) with herpes sores on the skin and/or mouth
• The most common symptom of a herpes virus infection is the appearance of fluid-filled blisters on the skin. A diagnosis is generally made by examining these blisters
• Birth-Acquired Herpes complications may include dissemination of the infection to the brain and other body organs that may be very dangerous
• Birth-Acquired Herpes is treated with antiviral medications. Active viral infection can be efficiently treated with antiviral medications, but the HSV can never be eliminated from the body

The various types of herpes virus infection include:

• Type 1 herpes infection or oral herpes
• Type 2 herpes infection or genital herpes 

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