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Can you only get herpes from an open sore?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/27/2023

Herpes s more likely to be passed while ther is an open sore or blisters caused by the virus. Herpes isn't blood born so it's not likely to be passed from an open wound. Herpes is less likely to be passed when there are no signs of a break out.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Can you get a cold sore on your lip from when you touched an open boil?

No. Boils are caused by puss forming bacteria. Cols sores are recurrent outbreaks of a herpes virus (usually herpes simplex I).

Can a Cold sore leading to herpes simplex two?

A cold sore can't lead to herpes simplex two; they are a different virus.

What causes a canker sore?

An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes

Can a cold sore be prevented?

The only way to prevent oral herpes is to avoid contact with infected persons.

Is a cold sore a form of herpes?

Yes it is

What is a cold sore in your eye called?

herpes ophthalmicus

Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?

The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.

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 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.

What is mouth herpes?

It is essentially a cold sore on the mouth area.

What type of virus is a cold sore?

It's a type of herpes.

Can you have herpes type 1 an give it to your baby just by kissing her?

Yes, the common cold sore is a form of herpes.

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