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Which condition is characterized by blister-like sores on the lip and adjacent tissues?

herpes labialischeilosisHerpes Labialisfacial herpes, which Is highly contagious, if the blisters are draining or popped, you can pass the virus trip another person by using the same utensils,kiss and you can even pass the virus from oral satisfaction causing"genital herpes"


Can a baby be born with herpes?

If you have herpes 3 months prior to getting pregnant, you body has developed antibodies and it is less likely that you would pass it to the fetus. If you get infected while pregnant you could pass it to the fetus. It is important if you have herpes that you let your doctor know. Herpes is typically transferred to the baby during labor through the birth canal. If you have an outbreak during labor they will do a C-Section.


Why do colds happen?

Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. With 80% of us infected, it is common to pass the virus.


Can you get HIV from herpes 2?

It's possible. People with herpes can be more suceptable to getting HIV because it can pass more easily through open sores or blisters. So some one with herpes should abstain from having sex while they have any signs of a break out. But just so you know because some one has genital herpes that doesn't always mean they have HIV too.


What is HSV 2?

HSV 1 is the virus that causes oral herpes which is what causes cold sores and fever blisters on the mouth. HSV2 causes genital herpes, usually located on the genitals, inner thighs, buttocks or anus. But HSV1 can affect the genitals. If some one with a visible cold sore gives their partner oral sex they could pass cold sores to their partners genitals. Also HSV2 can affect the mouth. If some one gives their partner oral sex around the time they have a break out of herpes then they could pass genital herpes to their partners mouth.


How do children catch genital herpes?

Loving parents (this category includes grumpy, tired, in-need-of-a-break parents) do not pass on genital herpes to their children through the ‘normal’ intimacies of family life. But if it does happen that they get it, it has to be by way of sexual contact. This should be reported.


Can you get herpes from kissing a girl's but cheeks?

Herpes can be on your cheek.


Do someone has to have sores in the mouth to pass on oral herpes?

They would have to have cold sores, which more commonly occur on the out side of the mouth. It's more likely for oral herpes (cold sores) to be passed on via oral sex while there are any signs of a break out.


Can you remove herpes?

You can't remove herpes.


What type of herpes do you have when it itchs?

All types of herpes cause itching or burning. This is true for oral herpes, genital herpes, chicken pox, and shingles.


A person infected with genital herpes can pass on the infection even if what isn't present painful blisters discharge and itch pus and mucus chancre sores?

according to kidshealth.org, genital herpes can be spread via sores. but can be spread via blood if sores are not present. so the answer is sores!


What is the organism responsible for herpes?

herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD