No, ultimately Herpes virus will not KILL you. You can never get rid of it, however, because there is no cure. But the good thing is that it CAN be controlled and treated. If left untreated, it can be more severe but it won't lead to death.

The above is generally true, but there is one form of herpes virus infection that absolutely can kill you: herpes meningitis. This is a fairly rare form of meningitis, typically seen in the immunocompromised, the very young and very old, but young, otherwise healthy people can have herpes meningitis.

Symptoms are fever, headache, and confusion. Typically, there is a stiff neck as well. The patient will be sensitive to light and sound. It looks very much like any other form of meningitis, but typically has more confusion and alteration in mental status/alertness than that usually seen with meningitis.

The only way to find whether it is herpes meningitis is to suspect it and test for it. There is treatment for it, but it is still often a devastating disease, as the herpes virus causes destruction of particular parts of the brain, specifically the temporal lobes.
yes
It is not likely that a person will die from herpes.
Typical herpes infections are not fatal. Infection in someone immunocompromised or in a newborn may rarely be fatal.
Herpes viruses exist in a number of forms.

Herpes simplex is a cold sore and not usually a big problem. Herpes Zoster is commonly knowna Chicken Pox and can have fatal complications especially when contracted as an adult.

Genital Herpes is an incurable condition which can be passed on to a a partner during sexual contact. I am not sure of it's virulence perhaps someone can clarify this.
Survival rate is very good; rarely is herpes fatal.
Unless it is an extreme case not medicated for a long period of time, then there is a chance it could infect other parts of your body and in turn effecting vital organs that may prevent you functioning properly. Only then it may be a possibility, but herpes is very treatable and many people can still live out a healthy and happy life with it, albeit suffer maybe a little bit of personal misery.
Herpes is seldom life threatening.
No.
it could be, but more often than not no.
No, you will not die from having herpes.
Almost nobody dies from herpes or complications; it is not fatal.
The chances of death from herpes is about zero.
No, people do not usually die from herpes.
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it depend upon the type of infection .

brain infection is severe and can kill one

otherwise all other infection by herpes will never kill one
There are two kinds of herpes, HSV-1 (the cold sore kind), and HSV-2 (the genital kind). There is no treatment that will cure the virus, but there is medication that reduces the seriousness of the attacks.

In some cases HSV-1 can occur in the eye, ocular herpes, which can lead to blindness. In very rare cases HSV-1 can occur in the brain, causing herpes encephalitis, a dangerous infection that can lead to death. HSV-1 is the more serious type of herpes, despite what most people think.

HSV-2, the genital herpes virus, rarely causes complications or spreads to other parts of the body. About half the people who are infected don't know they have it. It is the most common cause of neonatal herpes, a rare but dangerous infection in newborn babies; however, HSV-1 causes up to one-third of neonatal infections.

Always seek medical advice and treatment as soon as you feel any symptoms. See the link below for more information.
No, herpes will not kill you and it probably will not cause serious health problems later.

Signs of herpes tend to develop within 3-7 days of skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Herpes infections look like small blisters or ulcers (round areas of broken skin) on the genitals. Each blister or ulcer is typically only 1-3 millimeters in size, and the blisters or ulcers tend to be grouped into "crops." Usually the blisters form first then soon open to form ulcers. Herpes infections may be painless or slightly tender. In some people, however, the blisters or ulcers can be very tender and painful. More tips you can get on this Herpes community: stdpal.com
Not Medical Advice- Red flaring skin with blisters,cold sores or puss coming out of it....
Not Medical Advice- Red flaring skin with blisters,cold sores or puss coming out of it....
Someone who has contracted genital herpes may have painful sores, red spots, fever, flu-like symptoms, upset stomach, and an itching and burning feeling around affected area. If you suffer from persistent vaginal discomfort, it is a good idea to be tested for herpes.

Genital Herpes Symptoms

The most common sign of herpes is red, sensitive skin that develops sores or blisters (often referred to as herpes bumps). These lesions usually show up in and around the genital area, although female symptoms of herpes may cause these blisters to develop inside the vagina. Other signs and symptoms of genital herpes include:

• Swollen lymph glands in the groin
• Headaches
• Muscle aches
• Fever
• Lower back pain

In women, herpes symptoms can also include vaginal discharge and pain or a burning sensation when urinating. About 25% of women will develop meningitis as a complication of their first herpes outbreak while another 10% to 15% will have troubles urinating because of their herpes.

Males can have lesions on the penis.

The symptoms of herpes are warts, irritable burning sensation, swelling and the symptoms comeback every so many months. This has to be treated medically.

This is a virus and can not be cured. The virus "hides" in the nervous system and comes back when a person may be under stress or is ill.

Other herpes is seen as a cold sore. Other cause whitlows of the hands and fingers.

There are two variations of the virus: herpes simplex 1 & 2. All forms are transmitted by contact with an active lesion.
Herpes usually produces symptoms like itching, burnign and or tingling around the site of infection. With raised blisters or open paper cut like sores appearing on the skin.

An initial break out of genital herpes can also give you flu like symptoms, swollen genitals and or burning when you urinate, along with the itching, burning and or tingling symptoms. Some people even report having leg or back pains during a break out.

If you think you have herpes or if your posting this for some one else then you or they should see a doctor and get tested for herpes, that is the best way to find out if it's herpes or not.
The symptoms from genital herpes are small red bumps that may develop into blisters and open lesions. These bumps" appear at the site of infection, which may be in or around the vaginal area, the cervix, the penis, urinary tract of both men and women, and around the anal opening, buttocks or thighs. Sores also may appear on other parts of the body where broken skin has come into contact with the virus.
One or more cold sores on lip or genital area.

• headache,
• muscle ache
• fever
• swelling in lymph glands
• painful blisters
• burning sensation during urination
• discharge from vagina or penis
• burning sensation in the genitals
• lower back pain
• small red bumps on the genitals

== == Herpes simplex is an infection caused by herpes simplex viruses, or HSV. While HSV is most often though of as being sexually transmitted, the reality is that it is ubiquitous in modern society. Herpes simplex viruses are the cause of a variety of diseases affecting almost every part of the body.
my sister has herpes and they are lip herpes. she swells up a lot and will never kiss a guy. good dayy. i said good dayy answers.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Herpes is a type of STD, commonly found in the genital area form sexual content. Herpes are mistaked as a common skin rash/disease at first, or go unoticed, until warts or blisters occur.
There are many symtoms for herpes but the common symtoms of herpes are swollen lymph glands, headaches, muscle aches, painful inflamed blisters in the affected area, fever and dischange from the genitals.

Most individuals infected with HSV-1 or HSV-2 experience either no symptoms or have very mild symptoms that go unnoticed or are mistaken for another skin condition. Because of this, most people infected with HSV-2 are not aware of their infection. When symptoms do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals, rectum or mouth. The blisters break and leave painful sores that may take two to four weeks to heal. Experiencing these symptoms is sometimes referred to as having an "outbreak." The first time someone has an outbreak they may also experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, body aches and swollen glands.

Repeat outbreaks of genital herpes are common, in particular during the first year of infection. Symptoms of repeat outbreaks are typically shorter in duration and less severe than the first outbreak of genital herpes. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a period of years.

• painful red blisters, which soon burst to leave ulcers on your external genital area, rectum (back passage), thighs, and buttocks,
• blisters and ulceration on the cervix (lower part of the womb) in women,
• vaginal discharge (in women),
• pain when you pass urine,
• fever, and
• generally feeling unwell.

The root cause of a cold sore is the virus known as the herpes simplex virus. There are eight types of this virus but only two of them are the ones which have been known to answer the question of why do people get cold sores. These types are the herpes simplex type 1 and 2. Why do people get cold sores? People get cold sores when the virus becomes triggered and begins to replicate themselves. They do this replication process commonly on the upper portion of the lip or on the nose. This is basically why people get cold sores. What most do not know about is that stress is the primary reason that causes cold sores to just break out. Most common are illnesses and injuries that cause stress and will in effect cause the virus to wake up. Why do people get cold sores when they have flu or with too much exposure to sunlight? Cold sore viruses tend to replicate in an environment that is warm. If you get yourself too much exposed to heat, chances are, you will get to experience a cold sore. Herpes virus lays dormant on nerves and when triggered by stress, it travels along the nerve to the lips, nose, face and other areas of the body (wherever the initial site of exposure) and one experiences an "outbreak." It is possible to have Herpes Simplex Virus I and II on any area of the body. The usual transmission is by direct contact with a sore from a person who has Herpes. There is evidence that the virus is transmitted by saliva or mucus membranes for several days before the person develops a sore. (The classic example is a kiss from dear old Aunt Hilda or parent, grandparent, etc.) The virus can also live on moist towels for an unknown amount of time. Because it is a virus, it requires living cells to replicate. The tricky part is determining when the virus is no longer viable when in contact with items such as moist towels.

Cold sores come from being exposed to the herpes virus HSV-type 1.

"Herpes" (from the Greek for 'crawl') refers to a large family of viruses that cause disease in humans and other animals. The first three types - see the list below - will produce skin blisters when they are active. The others mostly cause general flu-like illness. According to the Center for Disease Control, 90% of the US population have been infected with one or more herpes viruses. Once infected, these viruses remain in the body.

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact with the affected area of another person's body, when the virus is active, and with friction. The virus cannot crawl or dig its way through the skin. It can be transmitted during childbirth from mother to newborn if the mother is having her very first outbreak. If the mother has had it a while (two months or more) then the newborn will have the mother's antibodies (temporary protection) and cannot catch it during birth.

Here are a few typical ways to catch herpes simplex:

• Cold sores: kissing or saliva when the virus is active
• Genital herpes: having sex with an infected person when the virus is active
• Oral sex will pass a facial infection to the other person's genitals - or from genitals to the other person's face.

There are eight human herpes viruses - each one causes a different illness. Only herpes simplex and varicella zoster virus are caught on the skin. How each type is transmitted:

• Herpes simplex - types 1 and 2 (usually called cold sores or genital herpes) - kissing or sexual contact
• Varicella Zoster (usually called chicken pox & shingles) - contact or respiratory route
• Epstein-Barr (usually called mononucleosis, 'mono' or kissing disease) - saliva
• Cytomegalovirus - contact, saliva, transfusions, transplants, congenital
• Herpes Herpes virus-6 - contact or respiratory route
• Human Herpes virus-7 - unknown transmission
• Human Herpes virus-8 (cause of Kaposi's sarcoma) - possibly exchange of body fluids

In short: You contract herpes simplex by some part of your body touching someone who is infected on one of their lesions. This typically occurs during sexual relations.

Herpes is spread from person to person by direct skin-to-skin contact with the affected part, when the virus is active. The hva.org.uk website has full information on the 'Frequently Asked Questions' page.

A condom can be useful in protecting a man's partner if it covers the area where the man gets his outbreaks. It may not protect a person as if the symptoms come elsewhere in the pelvic area, which is not protected by a condom.

Herpes is one of the most misunderstood viruses out there. The simple truth is that 90% of the adult population has it but doesn't realize it. If you ever get a fever blister you have herpes simplex. The only difference between mouth herpes and the other kind is simply where it's located. It's the same virus, resting at the back of your brain until something triggers it and you get an outbreak.

Herpes travels through the skin when it rubs together with someone who has herpes just had a break out or has a break out in progress. Herpes then goes onto replicate in the skin cells usually creating a blister, and lies dormant near the spinal column but it's important to remember that herpes simplex is not passed through blood.

Herpes is passed by skin to skin contact: sex, kissing, oral sex... those will do it.

Ever have a cold sore? You have herpes.

It comes from unprotected sex when a person is having an outbreak or even

when the sores aren't visible there is still shedding always practice safe sex the safest is abstinence.

Herpes can also be transmitted when there are no symptoms present and be dormant for a long period of time before you recognize any signs or symptoms.

It is also possible to contract genital herpes from a cold sore on a partner's mouth or face through oral sex. It is possible to pass the virus on even if they did not have a cold sore present at the time of contact.

To help prevent transmission it is important not to engage in any activities that involve touching the affected area while there are sign or symptoms, this includes itching, tingling or irritation on the skin.

How a person can contract Cold Sores

Cold sores are generally contracted from skin to skin contact with an infected area. For example, if someone has a cold sore on their lip they can pass on the virus to another person's mouth through kissing.

The usual incubation period of the virus (time before any symptoms show) is approximately two to twelve days after the first exposure to the virus. As most people contract cold sores before the age of seven, it is common for a person not to remember their first or 'primary' cold sore outbreak.

Once infected with cold sores, the virus remains inside the body in a latent (sleeping) state. Throughout a person's life the virus can then become "activated" causing a cold sore recurrence.

Yes, herpes is very contagious and can be passed via sexual contact and also kissing.