Sitz baths using Epsom's salt can promote healing and drying of lesions. Sexually active people should be educated pertaining to ALL forms of sexually transmitted diseases, especially people who are at high risk. In addition, there are several trials for herpes vaccines currently underway. These studies are going on all over the world, from places such as Dallas, Texas to Melbourne, Australia. A doctor may recommend a cesarean section to avoid exposing the baby to the virus during birth.
Newborn babies can get severe infections that can lead to mental retardation or death.