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YES that is when you're most contagious. There is a very high chance of passing herpes when you have any signs of sores or blisters.
When you DON'T have a break out then you're less likely to pass it on.
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Will you have a sore throat with herpes?
Nope, herpes and strep are not the same thing. Strep is caused by bacteria, herpes is caused by a virus. But you shouldn't be kissing some one that has strep throat, it is contagious.
How long after a cold sore scab is gone are you contagious for?
You are contagious while you have any signs or symptoms of a break out. After the sore has healed wait 4-6 days then you shouldn't be as contagious as you were during a break out.
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
Which condition is characterized by blister-like sores on the lip and adjacent tissues?
herpes labialischeilosisHerpes Labialisfacial herpes, which Is highly contagious, if the blisters are draining or popped, you can pass the virus trip another person by using the same utensils,kiss and you can even pass the virus from oral satisfaction causing"genital herpes"
How do you know if someone has herpes type 1 or just a sore?
A cold sore is a herpes infection of the lip. Herpes simplex type I usually causes cold sores while type II usually causes genital herpes. Occasionally it can be the other way around.
What type of sore throat is not contagious?
Sore throat caused by environmental conditions is not contagious.
If I kiss someone with a cold sore what's going to happen?
If you kiss someone with a cold sore/herpes virus sore, that person will contract the herpes virus. You are contagious with and without an outbreak. If you think you have cold sores or herpes, which they're basically the same thing, make an appointment with your doctor and have it checked. There's no cure, but there are ways to control the virus so that the outbreaks happen less and for a shorter time period. A herpes outbreak last from 5 to 14 days and once you contract the virus, it will remain in your body even if you don't have an outbreak. If you do have herpes, you are not alone. One in five Americans have the virus. However, educate yourself on the virus so that you don't spread it to others or to other parts of your body like your eyes and genitals. Be safe and smart.
In Pretty Little Liars did Kate have herpes?
Well, Hanna accused her of having it because she had a cold sore, but she said that she didn't have herpes, that it was something else.....
If a girl has a cold sore does that mean she has herpes and are they contagious?
Cold sores are "Herpes Simplex Virus 1" which are highly contagious. People with HSV1 are the leading cause for new outbreaks of HSV2. (below the waist). The herpes virus can live for up to 8 minutes of the body. Don't eat or drink after the infected person. When there is no sore you cannot contract it. Canker sores are not a HSV but sores brought on by eating things very high in acid. Like lemons and pineapple. Hopes this helps.
Can canker sores hurt you?
A canker sore is an open sore inside the mouth, caused by various reasons including stress. They are not cancerous or contagious, and may or may not be genetic. There are no long term effects of having a canker sore.
Can a Cold sore leading to herpes simplex two?
A cold sore can't lead to herpes simplex two; they are a different virus.
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
