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Can herpes be passed through a cut on lip but not a cold sore?
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∙ 11y ago
No oral herpes isn't likely to be passed through blood or cuts. It's passed when you kiss some one on or around the mouth while they have a visible cold sore.
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How is the cold virus transmitted?
Cold sores are often passed by being kissed or kissing some one that as a cold sore. They are commonly passed that way during child hood, they are rarely passed to the mouth during sex. There is also a small chance of getting a cold sore if you share utesils or drinks with some one that has a cold sore.
Can a person get ocular herpes if a person who has herpes spits in his eye?
Not likely to happen, herpes isn't passed by just saliva.If this person kissed you on or around your eyes while they had a cold sore then you have a higher chance of gettig ocular herpes.Herpes isn't passed through just saliva, so NO you wouldn't get ocular herpes from that.Some one would have to give you a kiss around your eyes while they had a cold sore in order for you to have any chance of that happening.
Can a Cold sore leading to herpes simplex two?
A cold sore can't lead to herpes simplex two; they are a different virus.
Is a cold sore a form of herpes?
Yes it is
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
Can cold sores be passed on to somebody else?
YES they can. Cold sores are caused by a contagious virus called oral herpes. They are commonly passed by kissing when some one has a cold sore an kisses some one that doesn't have them. It's also slightly possible to get cold sores by sharing utensils or drinks with some one that has a cold sore. It's safer to kiss and share food when some one doesn't have any signs of a cold sore.
What is a cold sore in your eye called?
herpes ophthalmicus
Can you spread oral herpes if you don't have a cold sore?
Unfortunately, even if there are no visible sores there is still a small chance that you can get herpes. The odds are low but you should get checked out.
Is there a chance you might not have herpes even tho you have a cold sore?
Cold sores are caused by herpes virus. If you're not sure if what you see is a cold sore, you can see your health care provider to have it cultured.
How do people get cold cold sore?
Cold sores result from infection with the herpes virus.
How do you get cold sore with household products?
Cold sores are a herpes virus, and are triggered by excessive sun, caffeine, and hormonal stress on the body. Household products do not generally trigger a Herpes outbreak(cold sore)
What type of virus is a cold sore?
It's a type of herpes.
