Prevention strategies focus on minimizing the risk of transmission from mother to baby:
Screening and treatment: Pregnant women with a history of HSV should be closely monitored, and antiviral prophylaxis may be recommended. Cesarean delivery: This may be considered in women with active genital HSV lesions to reduce the risk of perinatal transmission. Avoiding direct contact: Caregivers and healthcare providers with active herpes lesions should avoid direct contact with newborns.
