STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and genital herpes are transmitted from the mother to the infant as the infant passes through the birth canal. The table below shows the estimated number of pregnant women in the U.S. per year with specific STDs. There is no cure for viral STDs such as genital herpes and HIV, but antiviral medication for herpes and HIV may reduce symptoms in the pregnant woman. Com Web Ring. All rights reserved.
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