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Will Valacyclovir show up on a standard drug test?
I wouldn't think so. It's for herpes and cold sores.
How many people have cold sore virus?
Approximately 2 thirds (2/3) of the population of earth suffer from cold sores. Needless to say, it is definitely not a rare condition. Cold sores are a result of the usually dormant Herpes Simplex Virus, a virus spread with considerable ease, even just by touch!
What type of disease is Herpes Simplex?
Herpes Simplex is a contagious virus that is spread between humans. It can be identified usually by sores. There are 2 types of the virus however HSV-1 shows up as cold sores where HSV-2 show up as genitals herpes.
Your girl friend has cold sores on the corners of her lips can you kiss her on the lips or will you get the cold sores?
You can take the chance if you like, but to be safe, don't do it. The virus that causes cold sores is very contagious when the sores are in evidence and for a period before they show. Best bet is to be cautious and don't chance spreading this painful affliction any more than you have to.
If was kissed and in the same time receive oral from hsv1 infected person can I get infection in both body parts?
When you are infected with herpes of any strain it is a systemic infection. But, sores usually only appear at the site of initial contact. No one really knows why. So, you could have sores both orally and otherwise. But, most people (80%) have some form of herpes and most people never show any signs of infection. So, it really isn't a big deal. If you get cold sores from the oral contact just use OTC medicine and if you get genital sores after the first breakout or two talk to your doctor if they are painful. Usually you won't need much treatment after the initial breakout. You will want to tell any partners you have after this one about your herpes BEFORE you expose them to it. :)
Can you get a cold sore from biting your lip?
If the other person has EVER had a cold sore then you are susceptible to getting them. Regardless if they have an outbreak or not the herpes virus is still active. If you have a cut in your mouth or on your lips or if your lips are dry you are more likely to get them.== ==It seems to say that HSV-2 is hardly spread to other parts of the body (as it says below). I know that HSV-I can travel from mouth to the penis or vagina and vice versa. For many years HSV 2 was believed to be a painful and dangerous infection that affects people with an "active sex life". Genital Herpes can infect anyone who has sex, even if only once. An estimated 22% of adults from varying backgrounds, income levels and ethnic groups have HSV 2. HSV 2 is often so mild that an estimated two thirds of those infected don't even realize they have it. Type 2rarely causes complications and more rarely spreads to other parts of the body outside of the risk of autoinoculation that most often occurs during the primary episode.I got the above paragraph from: http://herpesonline.org/hsv1vs2.html but this site had misc info: http://www.suite101.com/reference/herpes_simplex_virus_2 ...just DON'T BELIEVE THE JUNK ABOUT THE ABILITY TO CURE IT! ~Peace~Yes, oral herpes can be transmitted by kissing.there are trace amounts of the disease in your saliva but not enought to pass it on through kissing.Contact with the virus is made with your mouth.
What are small clusters of bumps under your lower lips Hurts to touch and red behind it Haven't had any form of oral sex in over 2 months?
If the blisters are not just regular cold sores, then they could be the symptoms of herpes simplex virus, type 2. If this is the case then symptoms would also include fatigue, fever, and aches and pains. You don't necessarily need to have oral sex to contract the herpes virus. You contract it by touching infected saliva, mucous, or from infected skin. People infected with herpes however, don't show symptoms for about 2 to 12 days of contracting the virus, the average being about 4 days. The blisters could be caused by many things; they could be some other kind of viral infection, canker sores, or some other kind of STD. If the symptoms don't match with herpes, and you are completely sure you did not cause the bumps yourself, perhaps by biting your lip or burned it with a hot drink, I recommend you get them checked out by a doctor as soon as you can.
Can babies get frostbite?
Gingivostomatitis simply means an infection that involves the gums and mouth. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the virus that causes both oral and genital herpes. There are two types, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is the primary cause of oral herpes. This virus is acquired quite easily after contact with infected secretions. Up to 70 percent of adults are infected with HSV-1.Most primary infections with HSV-1 cause no symptoms. However, if a person does have symptoms, the infection can be severe, with fever, swollen glands, sore throat and painful vesicular (blister-like) lesions that quickly rupture, forming ulcers. The lesions can be anywhere. They can involve the tongue, the inside of the cheeks, the lips and the gums. Adults tend to have a particularly severe sore throat. The pain can be intense, and some patients have to be given intravenous fluids because they cannot swallow at all.Most cold sores are due to the same herpes virus. However, a cold sore represents a recurrent flare-up of illness. This is typically mild, with no fever or malaise (ill feeling). The lesions mostly occur on the lips. The outbreak typically resolves over four or five days, a considerably shorter time than the duration of the primary episode. Since most primary infections are asymptomatic, a recurrence is often the first manifestation of infection.Your child could have acquired the virus from almost anyone. Contact with the saliva of family members (remember that about 70 percent of us have the virus) could have transmitted the virus. He was just an unlucky person who had a symptomatic infection. There was no way that the infection could have been prevented.http://www.ask.com/bar?q=baby+herpes+in+throat&page=1&qsrc=2417&ab=0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fyourtotalhealth.ivillage.com%2Fbaby-with-oral-herpes.html
Does the cast from the show the Jersey Shore have herpes?
I know nothing of this show or the people in it but after seeing advertisements I have come to the conclusion that yes, they do in fact have herpes.
Is herpes passed on through genetics?
Yes it can. Cold sores have been forming on me since I was a child. My mother gets them, my grandmother....You could say that I got it because my mother touched me when she had a cold sore or whatever. But I don't believe I can give cold sores to people that aren't infected with the virus. My father never got infected or at least the symptoms don't show in men. It seems that it's only the women that get them in my family.
Herpes labialis?
DefinitionHerpes labialis is infection of the lips, mouth, or gums with the herpes simplexvirus. It leads to the development of small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters.Alternative NamesCold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexCauses, incidence, and risk factorsHerpes labialis is a common disease caused by infection of the mouth area with herpes simplex virus type 1. Most people in the United States are infected with this virus by age 20.The initial infection may cause no symptoms or mouth ulcers. The virus then remains dormant (asleep) in the nerve tissue of the face. In some people, the virus reactivates and produces recurrent cold sores that are usually in the same area, but are not serious.Herpes virus type 2, which usually causes genital herpes and can infect babies during birth to infected mothers, can also cause herpes labialis.Herpes viruses are contagious. Spread may occur through intimate and personal contact, or through contact with infected razors, towels, dishes, and other shared articles. Occasionally, oral-to-genital contact may spread oral herpes to the genitals (and vice versa).SymptomsThe first episode may be mild or severe. It usually occurs in children between 1 and 5 years old.First symptoms usually appear within 1 or 2 weeks, and as long as 3 weeks, after contact with the virus. Sore throat and fever that can last up to 5 days may occur before the blisters appear. There may also be swollen glands in the neck.First episode may last 2 to 3 weeks. The lesions may be on the gums, in the mouth and throat, or on the face. It may hurt to swallow.Later episodes are usually milder.May be triggered by menstruation, sun exposure, fever, stress, or various other unknown causes.Warning symptoms of itching, burning, increased sensitivity, or tingling sensation may occur about 2 days before lesions appear.An outbreak usually involves:Skin lesions or rash around the lips, mouth, and gumsSmall blisters (vesicles) filled with clear yellowish fluid Blisters on a raised, red, painful skin areaBlisters that form, break, and oozeYellow crusts that slough to reveal pink, healing skinSeveral smaller blisters that merge to form a larger blisterSigns and testsDiagnosis is made on the basis of the appearance or culture of the lesion. Examination may also show enlargement of lymph nodes in the neck or groin.Viral culture, viral DNA test, or Tzanck test of the skin lesion may reveal the herpes simplex virus.TreatmentUntreated, the symptoms will generally go away in 1 to 2 weeks. Antiviral medications taken by mouth may help the symptoms go away sooner and decrease pain. Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir are the three oral treatments currently available.Herpes sores often come back again and again. The antiviral medicines work best if you take them when the virus is just starting to come back -- before you see any sores. If the virus returns frequently, your doctor may recommend that you take the medicines all the time.Topical (rubbed onto the skin) antiviral cream (penciclovir andacyclovir) may be used, but must be applied every 2 hours while you're awake. They are expensive and often only shorten the outbreak by a few hours to a day.Wash blisters gently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus to other areas of skin. An antiseptic soap may be recommended. Applying ice or warmth to the area may reduce pain.Tips to prevent future outbreaks include applying a sunblock or lip balm containing zinc oxide to the lips when you're outdoors. A moisturizing balm to prevent the lips from becoming too dry may also help.Expectations (prognosis)Herpes labialis usually goes away by itself in 1 to 2 weeks. It may come back. Infection may be severe and dangerous if it occurs in or near the eye, or if it happens in immunosuppressedpeople.ComplicationsRecurrence of herpes labialisSpread of herpes to other skin areasSecondary bacterial skin infectionsGeneralized infection -- may be life-threatening in immunosuppressed people, including those with atopic dermatitis, cancer, or HIV infectionsBlindnessHerpes infection of the eye is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, causing scarring of the cornea.Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of herpes labialis that are severe or that don't go away after 2 weeks.Also call if you are immunosuppressed and you develop herpes symptoms.PreventionAvoid direct contact with herpes sores. Minimize the risk of indirect spread by thoroughly washing items such as towels in hot (preferably boiling) water before reuse. Do not share items with an infected person, especially when they have herpes lesions. Avoid triggers (especially sun exposure) if you are prone to oral herpes.Avoid performing oral sex when you have active herpes lesions on or near your mouth and avoid receiving oral sex from someone who has oral or genital herpes lesions. Condoms can help reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the risk of catching herpes from oral or genital sex with an infected person.Both oral and genital herpes viruses can sometimes be transmitted even when the person does not have active lesions.ReferencesFatahzadeh M. Human herpes simplex virus infections: epidemiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis, and management. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;57(5):737-763.Habif TP. Warts, herpes simplex, and other viral infections. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009: chap 12.
What is the percentage of people who show symptoms of herpes?
It is in the neighborhood of 30% overall.
