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Since it is unlikely that you could put your own mouth to your own genitals, it is unlikely that you can give yourself genital herpes from your own cold sores.
The virus 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.
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Which condition is characterized by blister-like sores on the lip and adjacent tissues?
herpes labialischeilosisHerpes Labialisfacial herpes, which Is highly contagious, if the blisters are draining or popped, you can pass the virus trip another person by using the same utensils,kiss and you can even pass the virus from oral satisfaction causing"genital herpes"
Why do colds happen?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. With 80% of us infected, it is common to pass the virus.
Do someone has to have sores in the mouth to pass on oral herpes?
They would have to have cold sores, which more commonly occur on the out side of the mouth. It's more likely for oral herpes (cold sores) to be passed on via oral sex while there are any signs of a break out.
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 give someone herpes complex 2 from having a cold sore?
Cold sores may be caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2. A person with a cold sore may pass the virus to someone else who has contact with the sores, or with the area just before the sores break out.
What causes herpes whitlow?
Herpes whitlow is usually caused by HSV1. If you bite your finger nails while you have a cold sore and bite through the skin you could pass HSV1 to your fingers. Dentists used to get it on their fingers while examining people that had a cold sore, that was before they started using latex gloves.
Can you get herpes from your own cold sores?
The herpes virus 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.If a person shedding cold sore virus at the mouth performs oral sex on you, you can get genital herpes.You can not get genital herpes from your own cold sores, unless you are very flexible.Many people are under the mistaken impression that the type of herpes that causes cold sores is different from the type that causes genital herpes. This is a myth; herpes types 1 and 2 each can cause oral or genital lesions.One third of the population is unaware that they have the virus, that's why it's being spread so easily. One out of 5 people has the virus, and that number is growing. There is no cure. There are antivirals that are prescribed that keep the number of outbreaks down, but like I said, just because you don't have a sore, doesn't mean you can't get it. Acyclovir and Valacyclovir are the two most prescribed anti-virals.
If I kiss someone with a cold sore what's going to happen?
If you kiss someone with a cold sore/herpes virus sore, that person will contract the herpes virus. You are contagious with and without an outbreak. If you think you have cold sores or herpes, which they're basically the same thing, make an appointment with your doctor and have it checked. There's no cure, but there are ways to control the virus so that the outbreaks happen less and for a shorter time period. A herpes outbreak last from 5 to 14 days and once you contract the virus, it will remain in your body even if you don't have an outbreak. If you do have herpes, you are not alone. One in five Americans have the virus. However, educate yourself on the virus so that you don't spread it to others or to other parts of your body like your eyes and genitals. Be safe and smart.
Can you get lickd out with a cold sore?
If someone performing oral sex on you has a cold sore, you could get cold sores on your genitals. Another name for that condition is genital herpes.
How long to wait to kiss after a fever blister is healed?
After a cold sore outbreak has been overcome it can take up to 14 days for the Herpes Simplex Virus (the virus that is constantly in the body and incurable that causes cold sores) to become dormant again. Within this period it is all to easy to spread the cold sore or for the outbreak to come back!
Why do you have a cold sore if you are a preteen haven't kissed anyone and haven't shared drinks or utensils?
Cold sores are a form of herpes simplex. there are two types of herpes simplex, primary and secondary. Primary herpes is when you develop canker sores inside your mouth. Cold sores, also called fever blisters are secondary herpes and develop on the outside of the mouth and lips. As a child someone will usually pass herpes simplex (canker sores) to us innocently as a virus passed from adult to child. Later in life, flareups of the virus present as cold sores. Flareups can be triggered by stress, anxiety, cold, fever, injury to the mouth, dental work, food allergy, sunburn on your lips, etc. You can usually tell when a cold sore is developing because of the tingling in the skin in that area. If you start taking Vitamin C as soon as this tingling starts it will heal more quickly. Apply an over-the-counter product to assist in healing and wear lip balm with SPF protection to avoid further cold sores.
Can you pass the cold sore virus onto someone by kissing them even if you don't have one at the moment Or can it only be transmitted if you have a cold sore on your lip?
yes you could pass it on fast to your partner. Yes. Some people are 'asymptomatic' which means they don't have any signs. i.e a coldsore/herpes but can still be shedding the virus and be infectious. Herpes can remain dormant for years, so it is also possible your partner has had it for a long time and is only having their first outbreak now. It doesn't necessarily mean you gave it to them.
