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Herpes is more likely to be transmitted during an active phase - when physical symptoms are present. However, herpes can be transmitted at any time as the virus can shed invisibly when you are not experiencing an active phase - this is called asymptomatic shedding.
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When the herpes virus goes to sleep the medical term for this action is?
When the herpes virus is not active, it is dormant.
What is an example of active virus?
The common cold is a great example of an active virus. Also, the flu and the herpes virus are also considered to be active viruses.
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.
Are nurses checked for herpes?
Nurses are not checked for herpes at the time of hiring or otherwise. There are no work restrictions for health care providers with herpes, other than covering any lesions while the disease is active.
Can somebody virus become active once a year?
Some viruses go latent and then become active later. Various viruses in the herpes family are well known for this: oral herpes - cold sores, chicken pox - shingles, etc.
Is the common cold an active or inactive virus?
Cold sores are caused by a virus HSV-type 1.Yes oral herpes is a viral infection.
If herpes is not present can you still get it from kissing?
If one person does not have herpes, it is highly unlikely for them to contract it by kissing someone with herpes. However, there is still a small risk of transmission if there are active herpes lesions or sores present on the person with herpes. It is always advisable to practice safe kissing and maintain good oral hygiene.
How is herpes passed to a new baby as it is being borned?
Through direct contact with the mothers vagina especially if it happens to be active at the time.
Can you get boils on your vagina if that is what this looks like?
Yes, you can develop boils on the vagina and anywhere else on your body. If your not sexually active, you can rule out herpes or warts.
Are cold sores contagious rights after you get them like say I was infected then 2 days later kissed my girlfriend could she get cold sores?
Yes, they are very contagious, cold sores are a form of herpes as well so under no circumstances should you perform any sexual activity using your mouth or there is a very good chance you will get genital herpes. Cold sores are usually Herpes simplex virus1 (predominantly orofacial), it is spread through close contact with the area of infection, Most people that have Herpes simplex virus 1 have it as a result of their parents passing it to them with close contact touching or kissing. this virus is always contagious but is particularly contagious when active, HSV2 which is also known as genital herpes Oral and/or genital herpes (predominantly genital), as well as other herpes simplex infections are spread through close contact and can be infectious at any time especially when active.
Can your wife have kids with out the child getting herpes?
Yes. Herpes is spread only when the virus is actively shedding, which is commonly seen in symptomatic patients. Herpes is spread by skin contact and thus is usually not transmitted to the child in utero because of this, however there is a small risk of spread during vaginal delivery as the child's body comes into contact with the mothers genitalia. Several studies have shown that the percentage of babies who acquire neonatal herpes from mothers who have no active lesions at delivery is exceedingly small. For preventive measures in women who are symptomatic with herpes infection during pregnancy, antiviral drugs like acyclovir can be given after 36 weeks of gestation to limit viral production and risk of transmission. Cesarean delivery can also prevent vertical transmission of herpes to the child during birth in women with active genital lesions.
Are there any herpes dating sites for northern Michigan?
HWerks is a great herpes dating site with a lot of people from Michigan. They also list the 2 major social groups in MI as well. If you want to find more active singles with herpes in Michigan, you may give herpesfish.com a try. They claim they have 650,000 members. Please try herpesltr.com, many of their members from the United States, I think you can find herpes singles in the Northern Michigan. Good luck.
