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Herpes is contracted from skin to skin contact; doesn't matter if it is male or female.
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What is lip herpes?
Lip herpes is called herpes simplex type 2. Herpes is a virus that can be treated with antiviral medication if needed. It is a common form of herpes, passed on from generation to generation. It is aggravated by hot drinks and cold weather, which is probably why it got the nickname "cold sores" Herpes simplex type 1 is the genital form. As always, consult your nearest doctor or emergency room for any changes in your condition.
What causes cold sores?
Cold sores or fever blisters are normally caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus often takes place around the lips and mouth area. They appear to be red blisters which are often painful and annoying.It's pretty much kinda like herpes. You can get it from someone who has it. Both herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) cause herpes complex.
What virus family does herpes belong to?
Herpesviruses are a virus family that include a number of different herpes viruses such as herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) also known as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1, HHV-2)
Does herpes last 2 months?
A herpes outbreak doesn't last 2 months; and the virus lasts for a lifetime.
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
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.
Can you get herpes type 2 from swallowing semen?
No, swallowing the sperm will not cause herpes. If your partner has herpes, you have already been exposed by the time you reach this stage.
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What kind of microbe causes oral herpes?
Oral herpes (cold sores) are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). They may be caused by HSV type 1 or type 2.
How is hsv 2 transmitted?
Herpes simplex is spread through skin contact for example when you rub your genitals together during intercourse with some one that has herpes. It's not passed through just body fluids like blood sperm or saliva.Genital herpes is rarely passed out side of having intercourse or oral sex. It's not passed genetically from parent to child and there is very low risk of getting it from an object because it doesn't last for long periods of time when it's out side of the body.It's passed when the skin of your genitals rubs together with your partners genitals during intercourse. But your partner would have to have genital herpes to begin with, you're not going to get it if they don't have it. It's called skin to skin contact, that's how it's passed on. Also there doesn't always have to be a break out to pass it but it's more likely to be passed (for example) if you have intercourse around the time your parnter has a break out.
What is y divided by 2?
It is expressed as: y/2
