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Herpes simplex is the virus that causes genital herpes, cold sores, and other related infections.
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What does the medical abbreviation HSV mean?
HSV stands for herpes simplex virus, the virus that causes genital herpes and cold sores.herpe simplex virus
What skin infection and genital mucosa is caused by HSV?
herpes simplex virus
Is herpes simplex type 1 contagious?
Yes. It is the virus that causes cold sores on the lips or mouth and genital herpes.
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.
What is valacyclovir hcl used for?
No such drug. Valaciclovir is used to treat and prevent herpes simplex and related infections, such as genital herpes, shingles and CMV.
What is the difference between herpes simplex human herpes simplex virus?
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What are facts about genital herpes?
no answerThey can be treated but never fully cured and are extremely contageous if you come in contact with them. ** Genital Herpes is a common and highly contagious infection usually spread through sex.Caused by the Herpes simplex virus-2(HSV-2) although Herpes simplex virus-1(HSV-1), the virus usually responsible for cold sores, may cause genital herpes. Genital herpes treatment includes medicines to help heal sores faster and prevent outbreaks. There is no known cure for this sexually transmitted disease.
You went down on a girl and you have a cold sore but it hasn't broke and it is not like other cold sores which just come up split scab then disappear this is just been a little lump. did i give her?
First off, most cold sores are caused by a Herpes Simplex virus, this is not the same as the virus that causes genital herpes. So, no, you may have given her the Herpes simplex, but it is not the same as what you are worried about. In fact, most of the population is now born with a herpes simplex, it is basically unavoidable.
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
What is herpes simplex communly known as?
Herpes simplex is commonly known as oral herpes.
Can sperm cause cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. It is possible to get oral herpes from someone's genitals or fluid that comes into contact with genital mucous membranes (i.e. sperm) "Genital Herpes is contagious via mucus membranes, found in the mouth, genitals, nose, eyes and anus. They contain a thick liquid in which Genital Herpes travels. Sperm and vaginal fluids will usually be mixed with the fluids from mucus membranes."
How do you know if you have HSv-1?
Herpes simplex virus 1 is the virus that causes fever blisters and cold sores.Herpes simplex virus ll is the virus that is responsible for genital herpes.There are anti viral medications that you can take to help reduce outbreaks of herpes,(Valtrex) but it is still possible to spread it even when no signs are present.It IS possible to spread HSv-1 by oral sex. If you have a fever blister and preform oral sex on someone, you can give them genital herpes. Just as someone with genital herpes can spread it to you by oral, vaginal or anal sex . Please use protection if you have genital herpes. marlin
