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It will not usually shorten your life; a treatment to completely cure it has not yet be found, but usually the symptoms can be treated and they become less severe and rarer as time goes by. Whether it 'compromises' your life depends on the kind of herpes you have: cold sores on your lips can be frequent and painful and make you feel unattractive; other forms of herpes can also be painful and lead to further complications, especially if your immune system for some reason is less than 100%.
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How do you treat herpes?
There is no cure. Antiviral medications can shorten the outbreaks and reduce their frequency.
Did Jessica Alba admit to having Herpes?
Jessica Alba has never admitted to having herpes. It is rumored that she has them because she dated Derek Jeter. Derek Jeter has been sued for giving someone herpes.
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.
Is it ok to swallow semen if your partner has herpes?
No. Herpes is a virus and can spread. Most likely you would get cold sores around your mouth. Cold sores are herpes simplex and the same as genial herpes. The person you are having sex with will give you herpes if it is active.
Can you get herpes type 2 from swallowing semen?
No, swallowing the sperm will not cause herpes. If your partner has herpes, you have already been exposed by the time you reach this stage.
Can a cold sore be prevented?
The only way to prevent oral herpes is to avoid contact with infected persons.
What's Genital herpes?
When You;ve Been Sleeping with People that have Genital Herpes, Has warts growing on there privates . No, Genital Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus that is contracted when you have any sexual contact with a person including sex, masturbation, or kissing. Medicine can shorten or stop outbreaks for a period of time but it can not cure herpes.Genital herpes is a viral infection caused by being infected by the HSV-2 virus.Genital herpes is a viral infection from the virus HSV-type 2 that may cause painful sores in the genital area.gential herpes means your gendar and herpes that are on your body on your leg and down
Can you play basketball if you have herpes?
You can play basketball if you have herpes. If you're having an outbreak, you should not play unless you can cover the affected area.
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.
Does having herpes prevent you from donating plasma?
Currently having chicken pox (herpes virus) would prevent you from donating plasma (since you would be 'unwell'). Having had chicken pox in the past will not prevent you donating plasma or blood. Currently having shingles ( a reactiviation of the chicken pox virus) would prevent you from donating plasma/blood (again, you would be considered 'unwell'). However having a cold-sore (again, herpes virus), or minor herpes on a small patch of skin should not prevent you from being able to donate plasma/blood.
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.....
Do you need to take medication if you have herpes?
No, taking medication is optional when you have herpes. Patients may choose to take medication to help with the discomfort of outbreaks and shorten their duration. They may also take medication daily to reduce the number of outbreaks and the possibility of transmitting the infection to partners.
