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Genital herpes can be caused by HSV Type 1 or HSV Type 2. There's a common misconception that HSV Type 1 only causes cold sores (oral herpes) and HSV Type 2 only causes genital sores (genital herpes). This is false. Either herpes type can be found in either location.
Herpes is one of the most misunderstood std's out there. The simple truth is that 90% of the adult population has it but doesn't realize it. If you ever get a fever blister you have herpes. The only difference between mouth herpes and the other kind is simply where it's located. It's the same virus, resting in the peripheral nerves until something triggers it and you get an outbreak. There is no difference in oral herpes and the other kind, just the location, and there is no cure for herpes, though drugs such as Valtrex can stop an outbreak once you get one.
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What is an incureable virus that causes blistering sores in the genital area?
Herpes
Is herpes simplex type 1 contagious?
Yes. It is the virus that causes cold sores on the lips or mouth and genital herpes.
An incurable virus that causes blistering sores in the genital area?
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Can you get Genital herpes?
Any sexual activity involving genital-genital contact can transmit the herpes virus.
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 is the difference between herpes simplex human herpes simplex virus?
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How do you know if someone has herpes type 1 or just a sore?
A cold sore is a herpes infection of the lip. Herpes simplex type I usually causes cold sores while type II usually causes genital herpes. Occasionally it can be the other way around.
Does herpes drive you crazy?
No. Not in the sense of causing actual damage to the brain. You are thinking of syphilis. Herpes causes chicken pox, genital herpes, cold sores, shingles and some other stuff.
Can you get genital herpes from irritating the tissues from a baby wipe?
You can't get genital herpes from irritating the tissues from a baby wipe.
What type of category is genital herpes?
I'm assuming the question refers to Genital Herpes. Herpes is officially labeled as a Virus, and being a virus it is officially known to have no cure.
What if your partner has anal herpes does this mean he has genital herpes?
He also has the plague.
If you have herpes or have had the chickenpox does that mean that you are CMV positive?
No, cytomegalovirus is a separate virus from Varicella Zoster virus (the one that causes chickenpox) and herpes simplex virus (which causes genital herpes and cold sores and related illnesses). It is possible to have all three at the same time, but they are separate viruses and if you have herpes or have had the chickenpox, it does not mean that you are CMV positive.
