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Yes, herpes simplex can be transferred to any part of the skin, including the genitals. Other common sites of infection are the face/mouth, fingers, neck, and buttocks.
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What is herpes simplex communly known as?
Herpes simplex is commonly known as oral herpes.
Cold sores in mouth do they travel down your throat?
No, they are caused by the Herpes Simplex 1 virus that only likes to set up shop in your lips. Caution - Although Herpes 1 (coldsores) is a slightly different virus to Herpes 2 (Genital herpes) it can be transferred to your genitals and have similar effects. So if you have a coldsore try not to directly touch it and then your genitals as this could transfer the virus and have some pretty unpleasant and lifelong effects, there is no cure for Herpes Simplex 1 or 2 although treatment is getting better and work is underway to find a vaccine. Also don't engage in oral sex with anyone when you have a coldsore - you can transfer it that way too
Can sperm cause cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. It is possible to get oral herpes from someone's genitals or fluid that comes into contact with genital mucous membranes (i.e. sperm) "Genital Herpes is contagious via mucus membranes, found in the mouth, genitals, nose, eyes and anus. They contain a thick liquid in which Genital Herpes travels. Sperm and vaginal fluids will usually be mixed with the fluids from mucus membranes."
What type of herpes simplex virus is most commonly diagnosed in oral pathology?
Herpes simplex virus type 1 is more commonly diagnosed in oral herpes, but both type 1 and type 2 can infect the mouth, genitals, or other body parts. Type 1 is less likely to recur than type 2.
Can herpes simplex 1 only live in your urethra?
Herpes simplex 1 can live on any part of your skin.
Is herpes simplex keratitis a disability?
No.
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 is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
Is Herpes simplex IgG a part of the chickenpox family and does it affect your lungs?
Herpes simplex IgG is the long-term antibody to herpes simplex virus. It typically affects the skin and mucous membranes, not the lungs. It is not caused by chickenpox. It indicates prior infection.
Can you get oral herpes with simplex virus?
Yes you can.
What rhymes with Golgi complex?
herpes simplex
What kind of nucleic acid is Herpes Simplex?
The HIV virus contains two copies of single-stranded RNA.
