You are correct. It may shorten the course of the out break but it will
not prevent the infant from getting infected if there is contact with
the virus on the mom's breast.
                                                        Len Presutti, DO

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>From:  Karen Hoffman[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  Wednesday, February 17, 1999 3:08 PM
>Subject:       herpes and L-Lysine
>
>It is my understanding that mom taking L-Lysine will not prevent baby
>from contracting the herpes virus if contact with an open lesion occurs
>during BF.  In addition from what I understand, L-Lysine only helps to
>control outbreaks in a person who already has the herpes virus and will
>not prevent a person from contracting the virus.  Please correct me if
>I'm incorrect.
>                                                 Karen Hoffman (NMN
>counselor in PA)
>
>