Is herpes contagious in children?

Children's bodies are relatively weak and their resistance is relatively poor, so they are more likely to develop herpes due to viral infection. The herpes virus can infect many parts of the human body, such as the throat, mouth and other parts of the body, causing different symptoms. For example, children are prone to herpetic pharyngitis, and then symptoms such as sore throat. So, are children with herpes contagious?

Is herpes contagious in children?

Children are a vulnerable group. If they are not careful and are infected with the herpes virus, they will develop herpes. Once viral herpes occurs, children often cry incessantly and are in great pain. So is viral herpes in children contagious? If you don’t know, just read this article.

If viral herpes is not treated in time, it will cause great harm to people and seriously endanger their physical and mental health. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus and is mainly transmitted through unclean sexual life. Symptomatic treatment is very important. It is also necessary to understand the transmission routes of genital herpes and take preventive care for it.

Any clothes, bedding, toilets and bath towels used by patients with genital herpes may be contaminated by the patient's secretions and carry the genital herpes virus. Healthy people who live closely with patients with genital herpes are prone to infection when minor wounds come into contact with these virus-contaminated items. Or it can be transmitted through sexual contact with someone who has genital herpes, including sexual intercourse, passionate kissing, and hugging with skin-to-skin contact. The skin and mucous membranes in the genital area are thin and rich in blood vessels. They are in a state of extreme congestion during sexual intercourse. Friction during sexual intercourse can cause minor injuries, creating conditions for the invasion of genital herpes virus.

Pregnant women with genital herpes can also transmit genital herpes to their fetus through the placenta. If a pregnant woman has genital herpes and it is not discovered and treated in time, or if the treatment is not timely, the genital herpes virus can be transmitted to the fetus through the blood circulation of the placenta, causing the fetus to be infected with genital herpes. When the fetus passes through the birth canal infected with genital herpes, the genital herpes virus in the birth canal can be transmitted to the fetus through the birth canal, causing the newborn to be infected with genital herpes and become ill.

Therefore, we must pay attention to it in our daily life, take preventive measures early, and stay away from the harm of genital herpes. There are many treatments for genital herpes. If you find genital herpes, you should choose a treatment method based on the condition and treat the symptoms to cure genital herpes as soon as possible.

Through this introduction, we can know that viral herpes is quite contagious. If viral herpes is found, especially if your children have viral herpes, you must pay active attention to avoid infection, because viral herpes in children is also very contagious.