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I wanted to know if i should be concerned about transmitting HSV to my 8 month old grand daughter when i carried her, cuddled with her or helped in bathing her. I have had documented oral herpes(blood test) for over 25 years. About 8 days prior to seeing the baby for the holidays i noticed a slight itchy feeling after eating a spicy taco on my upper lip where i can develop my herpes blister. Since i was going to see our grand daughter i started my usual Valacyclovir 500 bid immediately after having those symptoms as a precaution. No blister(s) ever developed, but I have continued for the last 11 days just as precaution. Approx 2 days ago we noticed 2 very small pimples and some redness on her cheek where i may have cuddled with her. I also carry her lots and helped bathe her. My daughter is concerned I could have given her herpes? We sent photos to her dermatologist and he did not think it was herpes. What do you think? Also are their any precautions i should take. I continue to take the Valacyclovir. I appreciate your response at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
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I’m so sorry that you are worried. I would bet a million dollars that the pimples on her cheek are not caused by herpes. I think you taking your antiviral medicines when you are visiting with her might be a good idea just to keep cold sores at bay during that time so you can feel freer to snuggle with her. Also, although one might prefer she not get HSV 1, at this point, she is past the age where the risk to her general health is of greatest importance. It’s best to begin your medicine about 5 days before you actually need it to be effective (ie. before visiting)
This must be a bit tense for you. I don’t think it needs to be. Simply avoid kissing her when you have a cold sore or have definite prodrome.
Best,
terri
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