0
If you and your partner don't get cold sores how can you catch genital herpes?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
yes, it is uncommon but possible to get genital herpes if you have cold sores. as you age the possibility decreases. herpes is caused by hsv1 and hsv2. 1 is common around the mouth and 2 is common around the genitals. it cannot be cured. hsv1 and hsv2 can be in both places on the same person but is very very unlikely.
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoCold sores and genital herpes are slightly different types of the herpes virus, but having one type of herpes doesn't prevent you from getting the other type.
It's possible that one of you could have contracted herpes from a previous partner with out knowing it. It's not common but some times herpes can lie dormant with out showing signs or symptoms for long periods of time.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoSkin-to-skin contact with an infected person, at the location where the virus is active, during a time when they are shedding virus.
The virus won't spread from a person's genitals to their own mouth, unless they are very flexible and put their mouth to their own genitals during a genital herpes outbreak.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agonothing can't avoid the scary night mare unless you are doing a protection, when you have close contact or kissing, but as I said the cure would be number one to save all the over world people.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoHerpes is spread by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, at the location where the virus is active, during a time when they are shedding virus. People with herpes virus, whether oral or genital, shed virus at times besides when sores are present. If your partner sheds herpes virus, you could catch herpes, even if the partner doesn't get cold sores.
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThey would be exposed to someone with cold sores.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is an incureable virus that causes blistering sores in the genital area?
Herpes
A person infected with genital herpes can pass on the infection even if what isn't present painful blisters discharge and itch pus and mucus chancre sores?
according to kidshealth.org, genital herpes can be spread via sores. but can be spread via blood if sores are not present. so the answer is sores!
What kills chickenpox and cold sores?
There are antiviral medications that reduce the duration of herpes infections like chickenpox, cold sores, and genital herpes. These include valacyclovir and acyclovir.
Is herpes simplex type 1 contagious?
Yes. It is the virus that causes cold sores on the lips or mouth and genital herpes.
If you have herpes and your partner does too but you are not breakin out can you kiss?
I haven't heard or read anywhere that HSV I, cold sores on the mouth, can be transmitted even when there are no cold sores present, but HSV II, genital herpes, CAN still be spread even when no sores are present on the genitals. That seems a little confusing. It is called "shedding." I would ask the family doctor. And just a reminder to others: you cannot catch genital herpes just by kissing someone who is having an outbreak. Cold sores on the mouth (HSV I) are not quite the same as sores on the genitals (HSVII) There is now more investigation into whether or not oral herpes can be spread to the genitals, also that genital herpes can be transmitted orally. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is doing further research into it, but it does now seems possible that the two strains of the virus may have the potential for cross-contamination. I haven't found any information as to what this means and if the two viruses can transmutate into the other.
An incurable virus that causes blistering sores in the genital area?
the answer for the question is rapids
Can you catch herpes simplez 1 if you've had cold sores before?
Cold sores is herpes type 1. I'm sorry to say. If you've had cold sores you have herpes type 1.
What is HSV 2?
HSV 1 is the virus that causes oral herpes which is what causes cold sores and fever blisters on the mouth. HSV2 causes genital herpes, usually located on the genitals, inner thighs, buttocks or anus. But HSV1 can affect the genitals. If some one with a visible cold sore gives their partner oral sex they could pass cold sores to their partners genitals. Also HSV2 can affect the mouth. If some one gives their partner oral sex around the time they have a break out of herpes then they could pass genital herpes to their partners mouth.
Can you get herpes from someone that is not infected?
Herpes can only be passed through direct skin-to-skin contact with the infected area such as kissing, intercourse, genital-to-genital rubbing, vaginal intercourse.Herpes (both oral & genital) can be spread even when there are no symptoms or sores. This is called asymptomatic shedding.In case you have herpes, I recommend you to watch the #1 way to get rid of herpes Permanently - many.link/NewHerpesCure
Do people who have cold sores have herpes?
Yes it is a herpes infection but normally a different type. Cold sores are normally caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV1) while genital herpes are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.
What are herpesviruses?
Herpesviruses-- A family of viruses responsible for cold sores, chicken pox, and genital herpes.
Can you get STD when boyfriend lick your vagina?
Cold sores are a form of herpes. If he has a cold sore and his lips touch your vagina, then you can absolutely get genital herpes.
