Herpes will not affect lifespan. Almost everyone has the oral form of herpes simplex virus. Both the oral and genital forms integrate into our genomes after we are infected and will cause periodic outbreaks. As time goes on these will most likely become less and less frequent. Therefore people who have had genital herpes for decades will have fewer outbreaks in a year, or possibly none at all. This does not indicate that they have been "cured" or no longer have the virus as they are still able to spread the infection while asymptomatic.
Yes, herpes is not fatal to diabetics.
No. Once you wash something the herpes virus is destroyed. It also doesn't live outside of the body for more than a few seconds. Herpes spreads through contact like kissing, having oral sex or intercourse with someone that has herpes.
Jessica Alba has never admitted to having herpes. It is rumored that she has them because she dated Derek Jeter. Derek Jeter has been sued for giving someone herpes.
Herpes simplex 1 can live on any part of your skin.
After having chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus retreats to your spinal cord nerves, not your blood, where it remains for live.
Someone who is having unprotected sex would be at risk for contracting herpes. Oral herpes can also be transmitted by contact with the infected area.
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.
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.
You can play basketball if you have herpes. If you're having an outbreak, you should not play unless you can cover the affected area.
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.
It will live for 1 to 3 more years.
Yes, it is possible to have antibodies for herpes without actually having the virus. Antibodies can be present in the body as a result of previous exposure to the virus or through vaccination.