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  • valtrex for genital herpes/risk through cracked nipples

    I have not been able to find info as to whether valtrex (no lesions or outbreaks anywhere in a long time) would prevent transmission by blood/fluids through a cracked nipple? Baby now 1 week old, mom was to have vaginal delivery but had c/s for NRFHT. BF exclusively but became cracked day 4-5 (overfull most likely). thanks!

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    Kay:

    genital and other herpes infections, are primarily transferred by close contact with the dermal "lesions" or the vagina, hence the c section delivery. If there are no herpetic lesions on the nipple, there is little or no risk to breastfeeding even with a sore nipple.

    Tom Hale Ph.D.

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