Can you die from untreated herpes?

Answer 1

No, ultimately Herpes virus will not KILL you. You can never get rid of it, however, because there is no cure. But the good thing is that it CAN be controlled and treated. If left untreated, it can be more severe but it won't lead to death.

The above is generally true, but there is one form of herpes virus infection that absolutely can kill you: herpes meningitis. This is a fairly rare form of meningitis, typically seen in the immunocompromised, the very young and very old, but young, otherwise healthy people can have herpes meningitis.

Symptoms are fever, headache, and confusion. Typically, there is a stiff neck as well. The patient will be sensitive to light and sound. It looks very much like any other form of meningitis, but typically has more confusion and alteration in mental status/alertness than that usually seen with meningitis.

The only way to find whether it is herpes meningitis is to suspect it and test for it. There is treatment for it, but it is still often a devastating disease, as the herpes virus causes destruction of particular parts of the brain, specifically the temporal lobes.
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It is not likely that a person will die from herpes.
Typical herpes infections are not fatal. Infection in someone immunocompromised or in a newborn may rarely be fatal.
Herpes viruses exist in a number of forms.

Herpes simplex is a cold sore and not usually a big problem. Herpes Zoster is commonly knowna Chicken Pox and can have fatal complications especially when contracted as an adult.

Genital Herpes is an incurable condition which can be passed on to a a partner during sexual contact. I am not sure of it's virulence perhaps someone can clarify this.
Survival rate is very good; rarely is herpes fatal.
Unless it is an extreme case not medicated for a long period of time, then there is a chance it could infect other parts of your body and in turn effecting vital organs that may prevent you functioning properly. Only then it may be a possibility, but herpes is very treatable and many people can still live out a healthy and happy life with it, albeit suffer maybe a little bit of personal misery.
Herpes is seldom life threatening.
No.
it could be, but more often than not no.
No, you will not die from having herpes.
Almost nobody dies from herpes or complications; it is not fatal.
The chances of death from herpes is about zero.
No, people do not usually die from herpes.
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it depend upon the type of infection .

brain infection is severe and can kill one

otherwise all other infection by herpes will never kill one
There are two kinds of herpes, HSV-1 (the cold sore kind), and HSV-2 (the genital kind). There is no treatment that will cure the virus, but there is medication that reduces the seriousness of the attacks.

In some cases HSV-1 can occur in the eye, ocular herpes, which can lead to blindness. In very rare cases HSV-1 can occur in the brain, causing herpes encephalitis, a dangerous infection that can lead to death. HSV-1 is the more serious type of herpes, despite what most people think.

HSV-2, the genital herpes virus, rarely causes complications or spreads to other parts of the body. About half the people who are infected don't know they have it. It is the most common cause of neonatal herpes, a rare but dangerous infection in newborn babies; however, HSV-1 causes up to one-third of neonatal infections.

Always seek medical advice and treatment as soon as you feel any symptoms. See the link below for more information.
No, herpes will not kill you and it probably will not cause serious health problems later.

Answer 2

No herpes doesn't compromise the immune system. When your immune system is run down or all reay compromised then you could get break outs. Having colitis won't kill you unless you leave it untreated then it could cause other issues.

Answer 3

There is only one type of herpes that can kill you, encephalitis which affects he brain but it's very rare to have and not easily contracted.

How ever herpes can kill a new baby if the case is severe. But the common types of herpes (oral and genital herpes) rarely kill adults. Millions of people with herpes live very long healthy lives. Herpes isn't all that dangerous to have but it is contagious which is what most people worry about.

Answer 4

Oral herpes (cold sores) is a mild, self-limited illness. It is not fatal.
You cannot die from herpes in the mouth. It is uncomfortable/painful and is highly contagious, but it isn't deadly.

Answer 5

No, neither HSV-1 nor HSV-2 will kill you, but yes lots of stress among people with herpes can lead an individual to HIV infection that later can become one of the reason of death.

Answer 6

Ocular herpes is not fatal. It can, however, permanently affect your vision. Early and regular treatment is critical.

Answer 7

It is not likely to die from Herpes.