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Nope, just touching, hugging, or kissing some one with genital herpes isn't enough to pass it on. Herpes is rarely passed out side of having intercourse or oral sex.
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Can you get Genital herpes?
Any sexual activity involving genital-genital contact can transmit the herpes virus.
How can herpes zoster be transmitted?
It is transmitted by "sexual contact".
What are facts about genital herpes?
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It can be transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected person. Symptoms can include painful sores or blisters on the genital area, flu-like symptoms, and itching or tingling sensations. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms with antiviral medication and practicing safe sex to prevent transmission.
How is herpes transmitted from one person to another?
Herpes is spread by coming in contact with the herpes virus. The herpes virus can be spread even when a person isn't having an outbreak.
Can Sexually transmitted infections be transfered from skin to skin contact?
Chlamydia is an STD and is mainly passed through genital contact. You can get it from oral, anal, and vaginal sex; genital-genital contact; sharing sex toys; and birth to a woman with chlamydia.Yes, you can get chlamydia from genital-genital contact, without putting the penis all the way in.
What would cause bump like sores around your anus?
It could either be hemmoroids or and STD such as genital herpes. Hemmoroids are caused from too much pressure or undue straining. Genital Herpes is an sexually transmitted disease.
Can you get herpes from sharing alcohol?
Hsv -1 (herpes simplex virus) can be transmitted through the sharing of saliva/kissing. hsv -2 is transmitted through sexual contact.
Is it possible to get a genital herpes to somebody not through sex but by just using someones panty?
The chance is very small. Once herpes hits air the virus will die almost instantly. Herpes isn't likely to rub on the surface of a towel, toilet, clothing or other items. If the herpes virus happened to rub on the surface of an item the virus would die before a person came in contact with the virus. Some studies report herpes could spread by sharing a drink but the chance is almost non existent. You can get genital herpes through genital-genital contact or genital-oral contact with someone who has herpes infection. The virus is most easily spread through contact with open sores. But you also can get the virus from skin that does not appear to have a sore. You can become infected with the herpes virus without having intercourse.
Can you get genital warts if Ive never had any sexual contact except kissing?
No, another persons mouth or genitals must touch yours to get genital warts. Genital warts usually come from herpes or HPV. you can get herpes in the mouth from kissing though, especially if the person you are kissing has herpes in the mouth.
Can a child get herpes from their parent?
Yes, children can get herpes from a parent. Most of us get oral herpes (cold sores) from casual contact in childhood, such as a kiss from a relative.
What is common about the herpes virus?
It has nothing to do with colds or flu. Herpes are cold sores, chicken pox, Shingles, and genital herpes. They are all spread thru direct contact.
Who would be a risk of herpes?
Someone who is having unprotected sex would be at risk for contracting herpes. Oral herpes can also be transmitted by contact with the infected area.
