Infectious Diseases - January 2007

I know good and well that it can be possible to spread the herpes virus even when no symptoms are present, but I also know the risk is significantly less when no symptoms are present than when a sore is present.

Here is the deal- my girlfriend has what is apparently a cold-sore on her lip, which would be caused by the herpes virus. I love her, I enjoy kissing her, but I would just asune not spread the virus. So when is it safe to kiss her? Is there a certain ammount of time I should wait until after the symptoms dissapear? Is there any other information I should know?

Any sources that can be cited would be VERY helpful, especially if it's something I can look up online. I'm just looking for some understanding of this so we know what we're dealing with.

P.S.- this is herpes of the mouth, a cold sore, not the OTHER kind. We are not sexually active, so there is no risk in that area.

2007-01-24 06:12:54 · 3 answers · asked by The Link 4

2007-01-24 05:46:40 · 5 answers · asked by punkyfish24 1

2007-01-24 05:39:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son who is almost 16 has strep throat. He's on penacillan for it and is taking it 2x a day. The docs office did a quick result throat swab on Thursday and it came back positive for Strep. On Saturday she asked us to get a ton of blood work done to rule out Mono as it can affect your liver and spleen. I just got a call from the lab saying my sons culture came back and he has "Major Major Group A Strep Throat". I've never heard of "major major group A strep* I know what major means.......and i'm sure his blood cells were quite high.,...but he's been on the antibiotics since Thursday night......I sent him back to school on Monday as he had no fever and was feeling better.......What does "Major Major Group A Strep Throat mean?? Should he be at home?? Will I catch strep throat ?

2007-01-24 05:07:32 · 7 answers · asked by friskymisty01 7

2007-01-24 04:39:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

taking care of HIV/AIDS patients. One of our patients who initially was on AZT+3TC+EFZ developed (R) hemiparesis. We removed AZT and put TFD, he responded but after 2 weeks he relapsed. We decided to remove 3TC and place on ABC. Pls could you suggest any other things we ought to do?

2007-01-24 04:24:58 · 13 answers · asked by CLEM. 1

my entire family has a cold except for me!!! Help, I've been washing my hands all the time, I sprayed disinfectant on the key board and mouse door knobs before I use them, what else can I do?

2007-01-24 04:20:15 · 9 answers · asked by agirl4god 2

anywheer i could find details on this or ne of you helpin me with some useful tips..

2007-01-24 04:17:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

this staph infection apparently appears to resemblethe bite of the brown recluse.

2007-01-24 04:12:05 · 7 answers · asked by brendasghost 1

Can accidently consuming mouse feces be fatal or very harmful?

2007-01-24 03:57:25 · 1 answers · asked by 1 Hott Mami 4

2007-01-24 02:57:50 · 8 answers · asked by new_mommy 1

i thinks i ate undercooked ham, what where ur signs? help i am scared!!

2007-01-24 01:14:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 23:18:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the ratio

2007-01-23 21:47:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am diagnosed with chicken poxs.. having damn itchy spots all over my body and face. Just wondering if my dog would be at risk?

2007-01-23 21:24:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 21:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by Bukie 1

when someone sneezes all in your face witha cold..how long until you get it? a week?

2007-01-23 17:43:46 · 5 answers · asked by Frank 3

2007-01-23 17:12:09 · 8 answers · asked by crashpelfrey 1

2007-01-23 16:27:42 · 7 answers · asked by xiaopipagao 2

i think i have chicken pox.
but i only got a fever 2 days after getting bumps.
and now i feel tired.
i see a clear watery bubble on my neck.
is it chicken pox?
& is it possible to have very little spots than others?

2007-01-23 16:23:05 · 4 answers · asked by globalpinaygirl 2

I hve been running fever, headache, sore throat, sore musscles, and real weak.

2007-01-23 15:50:42 · 7 answers · asked by jb76 1

I've heard that fogging also kills "friendly" insects like butterfiles, moths and dragonflies (which actually eat mosquito larvae). Is this true?

2007-01-23 15:35:41 · 2 answers · asked by Sunburn 1

2007-01-23 14:52:46 · 2 answers · asked by globalpinaygirl 2

can you get a cold or fever when you have winter itch?

2007-01-23 14:40:46 · 1 answers · asked by globalpinaygirl 2

I have been ating raw, crushed garlic to kill off excess Candida in my gut . Does allicin kill "beneficial" bacteria in our gut since I have read that it can kill a wide range of bacteria?

2007-01-23 13:40:50 · 3 answers · asked by Cherrigirl22 1

Getting through the flu season is a struggle for a lot of people each year. What is the best way for "these people" to maintain good health in avoidance of the flu, cold, strep, etc.

2007-01-23 13:09:48 · 20 answers · asked by ;)~ 1

2007-01-23 13:09:43 · 6 answers · asked by ajflgrl 2

2007-01-23 12:44:03 · 2 answers · asked by tlclovemom 2

I'm not talking about the window period i'm talking about after primary diagnosis of the disease.A hiv + person on Antiretroviral therapy.i know this is possible but is rare and if so what blood test can garauntee accurate results even with Antiretroviral therapy

2007-01-23 12:12:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

And I was also wondering if the common name for "Mumps" was simply "Mumps", or is it something else?

2007-01-23 11:58:59 · 3 answers · asked by rick james 1