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What is the risk of contracting herpes from being exposed to someone with herpes?
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∙ 12y ago
Obviously, I think you are aware (or should be) that if you have ANY sexual contact with someone who has herpes, whether it be oral, intercourse, anal sex...even kissing can pass on this nasty virus. Even if they show no visible signs of an outbreak, theres still a chance you can and WILL get herpes. Some people NEVER show any type of symptom of herpes, but yet carry the virus! It lays dormant in the body and is uncurable. Its tricky, but always use a condom...these days you cant trust anybody!
Now, if your just forced to live with, hangout with, or otherwise have a friend who has herpes and your worried they will pass it to you...I wouldn't worry. Just DO NOT share razors, towels etc. Dont share ANYTHING with the infected person.
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Who can get cold sores?
Anyone who is exposed to the herpes simplex virus, which is extremely common. Most children have been exposed (mainly through being kissed by loving relatives) by the time they are two years old.
What are the chances that you will get sick after being exposed to someone with throat infection?
80% that you will 20% that you won't
Can you get chickenpox from talking to someone with shingles?
Facial herpes, or cold sores, is caused by herpes simplex virus. Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus. You can't get chickenpox from someone with facial herpes unless they also have chickenpox.
Can you get chlamydia without being exposed?
Yes, you can catch chlamydia from someone even if you're taking antibiotics when you have sex with that person.
Is there any other cause of Oral Herpes besides sexual transmission?
Oral herpes is very rarely passed to the mouth during oral sex or intercourse. So there are other ways of contracting it on the mouth. It's commonly passed to the mouth by kissing or being kissed by some one that has cold sores, which are caused by the oral herpes virus. There is even a small chance of getting cold sores through sharing utensils or cups with some one that has a visible cold sore.
What sentence can you make with the word flu?
I caught the flu after being exposed to someone who was sick.
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.
Is being exposed a past tense verb?
Yes, exposed is the past tense of expose.
How do you say you have herpes in sign language?
In American Sign Language, you can sign "HERPES-I HAVE." This involves signing "HERPES" followed by signing "I HAVE" to indicate possession.
What does exposed persons mean?
exposed means left or being without shelter or protection: The house stoodon a windy, exposed cliff.
Can you play sports with STD?
You can play sports if you have STDs, but some sports with intensive skin-to-skin contact, such as wrestling, have limitations on the ability to play with exposed herpes lesions. Talk to your health care provider about your specific situation.
What does being exposed to a disease mean?
It means being near or able to get a disease.
