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Herpes is a disease that affects humans and other animals, but it is not zoonotic; that is, it is not passed from animal to human.
The scientific name for the study of reptiles is herpetology, and reptiles are often called "herps" by their owners and scientists, so the confusion is understandable. The name comes from ancient Greek, and "herpes" is a Greek word that means "creeping".
Herpes and reptiles are only related to each other by having a common word origin (etymology).
However, reptiles carry a form of salmonella. While it is not usually as serious as the strain that causes the periodic food outbreaks, it can be passed from reptiles to humans and therefore you should never kiss your reptilian pets.
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Can you get herpes from kissing a girl's but cheeks?
Herpes can be on your cheek.
What is herpes simplex communly known as?
Herpes simplex is commonly known as oral herpes.
Can you remove herpes?
You can't remove herpes.
What type of herpes do you have when it itchs?
All types of herpes cause itching or burning. This is true for oral herpes, genital herpes, chicken pox, and shingles.
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
Which skin disorder is caused by a type of herpes virus?
Some common names for the skin diseases of herpes are cold sores, fever blisters, genital herpes, shingles, whitlow, wrestler's herpes, and ophthalmic herpes.
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
What group of animals do Snakes belong to?
reptiles reptiles
Why there is no cure to herpes of lips?
Because herpes is incurable.
Can a herpes diagnosis be mistaken?
Herpes can be mistaken, but usually not.
Who is at risk for herpes?
Women are more at risk for herpes.
Can a male get herpes from females?
A male can get herpes from a female.
