Can herpes be past down from generation to generation?!
Question:
Can herpes be past down from generation to generation?
Answers:
No. Herpes is NOT genetic like green eyes or curly hair and it's NOT in the blood like HIV or hepatitis is. This is why people with herpes can still donate blood.
Herpes can be passed from a mother to a child during birth, but this is because of the DIRECT skin to skin contact. As the baby is coming through the birth canal it can rub against herpes sores that the mother may have which can cause the baby to contract the virus. Being born with herpes is EXTREMELY rare though and can be avoided by having a C-section if the mother is having an outbreak during delivery.