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A fever blister on the lips are an outbreak of oral herpes.
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What is the prognosis for cold sores?
Oral herpes can be painful and embarrassing but, it is not a serious infection. There is no cure for oral herpes, but outbreaks usually occur less frequently after age 35.The spread of the herpes virus to the eyes.can infect the cells in the cornea.
What is untreatable STD causing periodic outbreaks of blisters?
This is herpes infection. It is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face.
How long can live when you are having herpes?
Herpes will not affect lifespan. Almost everyone has the oral form of herpes simplex virus. Both the oral and genital forms integrate into our genomes after we are infected and will cause periodic outbreaks. As time goes on these will most likely become less and less frequent. Therefore people who have had genital herpes for decades will have fewer outbreaks in a year, or possibly none at all. This does not indicate that they have been "cured" or no longer have the virus as they are still able to spread the infection while asymptomatic.
How do you holisticly treat oral herpes?
herpes is a virus that infects the nerve cells in your body. there are several serotypes (varieties) but the most common are HSV1 (herpes simplex virus 1) and HSV2. while HSV1 is more commonly "oral" herpes and HSV2 is more commonly "genital" herpes, both can be transmitted to either location. There is no treatment for herpes. once you have been infected, you are infected for life. A person can only treat the symptoms of herpes to make the outbreaks less painfull and of a shorter duration. There are no holistic remedies that have been scientifically proven.
Do you need to take medication if you have herpes?
No, taking medication is optional when you have herpes. Patients may choose to take medication to help with the discomfort of outbreaks and shorten their duration. They may also take medication daily to reduce the number of outbreaks and the possibility of transmitting the infection to partners.
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
What is herpes simplex communly known as?
Herpes simplex is commonly known as oral herpes.
Is herpes more of a rash or bumps?
Herpes outbreaks start as a reddened area of skin. Then blisters arise, which then become sores.
What is oral herpes?
Oral Herpies is a cold soreCold sores
Can you spread oral herpes if you don't have a cold sore?
Unfortunately, even if there are no visible sores there is still a small chance that you can get herpes. The odds are low but you should get checked out.
How do you treat herpes?
There is no cure. Antiviral medications can shorten the outbreaks and reduce their frequency.
Can oral herpes be spread in water?
No
