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Herpes can in fact spread when a person is not breaking out. This type of transmission occurs through a process known as viral shedding. However, according to a very recent international medical conference on herpes, it has been proven that the transmission rate outside of a breakout is extremely low: around 0.2-0.4% a year. During an outbreak, herpes is extremely contagious and any contact with the open sores should be avoided. It can also easily spread to other parts of the infected patient during an outbreak. So never have sex (or even masturbate) during a herpes outbreak. However, when there is no sign of an outbreak, the transmission rate is only about 0.2-0.4% per year -- so that means you can have unprotected sex with someone with no signs or symptoms for about 250-500 years, on average, before transmission will occur. Most transmissions occur at the very start of the outbreak where the skin becomes inflamed and irritated but does not yet present with telltale blisters. During this brief window of several hours, the virus is shedding rapidly (although not nearly the viral counts found in the fluid of the blisters) and these areas are visible, swollen or raised and typically reddened. So if your partner is infected, inspect before sex. Also, transmission can easily be hindered by careful washing of the genitals immediately after sex. Even if you have been exposed to the virus, washing and scrubbing (mechanical agitation) is often enough to kill the virus and prevent transmission. The pharmaceutical companies are now offering various anti-viral drugs to 'reduce transmission' when the patient is not having an outbreak. Well, I cannot say I would recommend this. The actual transmission rate is so low that these drugs only offer at most a 0.2% reduction in transmission. And these come at a cost that to your body that outweigh the benefits. However, most of the information made available to doctors and via the internet is heavily influenced by pharmaceutical interests and play up the fact that transmission CAN occur without ever giving any information about the actual likelihood of this happening. And good news on a possible cure: Peregrine’s Bavituximab targets cells that have been infected with the virus (as the virus changes a protein on the outside of the cell) and kills the infected cells instead of trying to kill the virus itself. This new approach is highly effective in clinical trial (approaching 100% for serious virus infections such as Hepatitis) and is exactly the same protein that is modified by the herpes virus. As of June 1, 2009, this is by far the front runner in probable cures for eliminating herpes from the body. http://www.breakthroughdigest.com/viral-infection-news/study-shows-peregrines-bavituximab-can-cure-lethal-virus-infections/
What else can I help you with?
How is herpes transmitted from one person to another?
Herpes is spread by coming in contact with the herpes virus. The herpes virus can be spread even when a person isn't having an outbreak.
Do centipedes spread herpes?
No.
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.
Can oral herpes be spread in water?
No
Can you get herpes in wounds and cuts?
NO, herpes doesn't spread through blood only by skin contact with the sores.
Does herpes cause headaches?
A herpes infection that has spread to the brain causes headache, fever, confusion and sometimes seizures.
Can you get HIV from sharing a bath tub?
You can't get herpes by sharing soap.You will not catch herpes from a bar of soap.No, the herpes virus quickly dies outside the body.No because herpes, unlike most common STD's, is a virus, meaning it can not survive like a bacteria when exposed to the open
What is common about the herpes virus?
It has nothing to do with colds or flu. Herpes are cold sores, chicken pox, Shingles, and genital herpes. They are all spread thru direct contact.
Is it ok to swallow semen if your partner has herpes?
No. Herpes is a virus and can spread. Most likely you would get cold sores around your mouth. Cold sores are herpes simplex and the same as genial herpes. The person you are having sex with will give you herpes if it is active.
Can you get herpes from dried blood?
Herpes is primarily transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, so it is unlikely to be transmitted through dried blood. However, it is still important to practice caution and good hygiene around blood to prevent the spread of any infections.
Can you get herpes type 2 from swallowing semen?
No, swallowing the sperm will not cause herpes. If your partner has herpes, you have already been exposed by the time you reach this stage.
How can a 3 yr old get genital herpes?
How do people get Genital Herpes?Herpes can only live outside of the human body for a short period of time; it can survive outside of an infected body for several minutes. It may be long enough to be passed from the contaminated hands of an infected person, to a person who does not yet have the infection. However, although it is possible to pass herpes in this way, it isunlikely for someone to catch herpes this way.Herpes can be spread even when the infected has no visible sores. It can be spread because the person is shedding the virus cells, or their sores are so tiny that they cannot be seen or felt.It is possible for an infected mother to pass this infection on to her child, during the birthing process.Herpes can be spread through a blood transfusion.Herpes can be spread by touching contaminated blood, when you have an open wound.Herpes can be spread by touching a sore, a lesion, or wound of an infected person.Herpes can be transmitted by transplant of an infected organ, to an uninfected organrecipient.Herpes can be spread by contaminated and dirty needles.But the most common way to spread herpes is by sexual intercourse, and herpes can be spread, even by those without symptoms of the infection.Oral sex allows spreading of the 'oral herpes' to the genitals.(It is not considered possible to catch herpes from hot tubs, toilet seats or towels, nor can it be spread by bathing with an infected person.)
