Herpes virus question

Sep 03, 2003 01:04 AM

by babynurse32

Is it safe for staff with a cold sore on the lips to care for infants in the newborn nursery since it too is a herpes virus?

gwenith · Sep 03, 2003, 10:01 AM

bump! This thread might get more responses in the neonatal ICU forum. If you get no responses Pm one of the Moderators to move the thread,

Sharon · Sep 03, 2003, 02:55 PM

Yes, they can wear a mask. If it is viral the employee should be starting the antiviral before it completely erupts.

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