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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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThis is a common virus that causes cold sores. It is transmitted bu skin to skin contact. It is estimated 80% of us have come in contact with the virus, and may be infected with it. Not life threatening.
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∙ 14y agowhy would you want to get it?
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Can you get herpes from sharing alcohol?
Hsv -1 (herpes simplex virus) can be transmitted through the sharing of saliva/kissing. hsv -2 is transmitted through sexual contact.
What type of infection is HSV?
Herpes simplex virus, or HSV, a very common sexually transmitted infection.
How is the HSV 1 virus transmitted?
The HSV 1 Virus is transmitted by contact with the infected area during re-activations of the virus. You are also able to transmit it during birth but the risk is very low.
Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?
You can get cold sores from hsv-2.
Is HSV-1 worse than HSV-2?
HSV-1 usually causes cold sores. HSV-2 usually affects the genitals. You need to decide for yourself which is worse.
What is the difference between HSV and HIV?
HSV stands for the Herpes Simplex virus. HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. They are two separate conditions. They are both viruses, both sexually transmitted and neither can be cured.
Does hsv1 turn to hsv2 in the genitalia?
No it does not. HSV-1 is a different virus than HSV-2.
What is the most accurate test to diagnose HSV infections?
A blood test can show if a person has ever been infected with HSV and may distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2 and old or recently acquired infections.
I had blood work done for herpes HSV-2 Specific IGG and it says 4.67 H what does this mean?
It means you have HSV-2. The bloodwork can't tell you whether the infection is oral and genital. HSV can infect any skin on the body.
You were reading on the computer and somebody put that Chris Brown has herpes what are herpes?
Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first outbreak. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a period of years. ...THANKS TO http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/STDFact-herpes.htm#Whatis
Whether hsv2 transforms into HIV?
HSV-2 does not transform into HIV.
Do both people get a cold sores on their lips from kissing?
If you have mouth to mouth contact with a person who has an active outbreak (a cold sore) you may contract it as well. Cold sores are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). It is important to note that HSV sores can be spread by contact to other parts of the body. Currently, while there are treatments available, there is no known cure for HSV.
