Can genital herpes be spread to somebody with cold sores?

Question

I have genital herpes. My girlfriend gets cold sores. I've been researching this with varied results. I know that HSV2 can be spread with or without an outbreak present. How else is it transmitted besides open sores? I've been reading that HSV2 can be spread to the mouth, is that in the form of HSV1? What do the sores look like, HSV1 or HSV2? With all that I've read, I haven't found anything about people with cold sores on their genitals or herpes outbreaks on their faces. Is oral sex safe for us? All information is much appreciated.

Most of the people that have answered so far, didn't answer my question, and the two or so that did, great, thank you. I would like more information from anybody else that knows something about this as well....

Answer 1

Cold sores can cause genital herpes, and genital herpes can cause cold sores.

Herpes simplex virus 1 is typically cold sores, while herpes simplex virus 2 is typically genital herpes. I say "typically" though because both herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 can cause BOTH cold sores and genital herpes.

If a person with cold sores gives another person oral sex, that person can develop genital herpes. In fact, I've read 30% of people with genital herpes have herpes simplex virus 1 (typically cold sores). I have read conflicting articles about whether or not cold sores can be spread when the person currently has them or not. Some sources say they can NOT be spread when the person does not have an active sore and other sources say they CAN be passed whether the person has an active sore or not.

Also, if a person has genital herpes and someone gives them oral sex it can cause that person to develop cold sores. Genital herpes CAN be spread whether the person has sores present or not though, unlike cold sores. I contracted genital herpes over 5 years ago from a guy who had no signs or symptoms of the virus (like an outbreak). My fiance got it from me about 10 months ago. I hadn't had an outbreak in almost 2 years and I still passed it to him!

Sores caused by herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 look exactly alike. Usually genital herpes is several sores, where cold sores are only one or two.

If your girlfriend were to give you oral sex it is possible for you to develop herpes simplex virus 1 (along with the herpes simplex virus 2 you already have). And, it is possible for her to develop herpes simplex virus 2 on her lips and mouth (along with the herpes simplex virus 1 she already has). But, if you were to give your girlfriend oral sex you can NOT pass anything to her. Since you don't have cold sores you can not pass herpes to her by giving her oral sex. You can pass herpes to her by having vaginal or anal sex though.

Answer 2

Look the other day in class we were discussing with our microbiologist about hsv1 &hsv2 and the difference. If you have the genital herpes yes you can pass it without it being seen to the human eye. It becomes active before an outbreak and is still active a few days after the outbreak as well. Oral sex will also arise on the mouth of the peson who gives it. Both are caused by the same virus. The difference in sight between a regular cold sore is just the sore will begin to itch and then the cold sore will become pus like and look like a blister. It will secrete watery fluid and the crust over in yellow and heal like a wound. Genital Herpes also will be the same but it will consist of many little blister bumps around the sore.As well as on the genital area. If it's on the genital area it will be very painful and itchy at the same time. It will be very uncomfortable. They are cause by the same virus but they are 2 different types. Also he said in some cases it can be transfered from birth and you not know it until later in life. You get the outbreaks becasue somthing triigers it and also you can get the sores anywhere the body wants to put it the body has no concept of where it will pop up at.But wherever you had one before you will likely always get it in the same place again. Hope you got your answer it's all facts.

Answer 3

Hey, I hope this information will help you...

HSV 1 and HSV 2 are virtually identical, sharing approximately 50% of their DNA. Both types infect the mucosal surfaces of the body – most often the mouth or the genitals and then establish latency in the nervous system. The most common way in which genital herpes transmission takes place is by having sex with someone who is having a herpes outbreak. This outbreak means that HSV is active. When active, the virus usually causes visible sores in the genital area. The sores shed viruses that can infect another person.

In some cases genital herpes transmission takes place when a person has an outbreak and has no visible sores at all. There are times when the herpes virus can be rendered active and run the risk of genital herpes transmission; this particular phase is called a symptomatic shedding. A person with herpes does not have to have an actual outbreak to actually promote genital herpes transmission. People often get genital herpes by having sexual contact with others who don't know they are infected or who are having outbreaks of herpes without any sores.

A person with genital herpes also can infect a sexual partner during oral sex. There are those who believe that genital herpes transmission can take place by touching objects such as a toilet seat or hot tubs. Genital herpes transmission rarely if ever at all takes place in these ways.

Answer 4

YES... I work in a medical clinic. And this question was asked of one our GYN docs. And he told them that genital herpes can be started from a cold sore/fever blister. When the cold sore first begins and it is a blister you can contract a cold sore or cause someone to have genital herpes. Once the cold sore has dried up, and the scab has fallen off you cannot infect anyone. But still be very cautious and be sure it is healing skin. Only when the blister is there and oozing or runny. As for what a cold sore looks like it varies from person to person. Some are blisters, and some look like red patches on the lip, or any part of the face. And some people get it worse than others. Just remember not to kiss or touch anyone when it first breaks out. And always sanitize your hands right after touching or applying any ointments to the blister.

Answer 5

Sorry hun but if you have cold sores then you have the oral herpes virus. But just because you have oral herpes that doesn't mean you have genital herpes too. Cold sores is just a nicer name for oral herpes which is HSV1. Human herpes virus lol, herpes is HSV herpes simplex virus. Oral herpes is often passed on during child hood by being innocently kissed by some one that has cold sores, it's not considered to be an std because it's very rarely passed to the mouth by having oral sex or intercourse. You can pass oral herpes onto your partners genitals if you give them oral sex while you have a cold sore. Cold sores are very contagious while there are any signs of a break out. It's safer to kiss and have oral sex while you don't have any signs of a cold sore. It's possible but you're not likely to pass the virus to your own genitals. You would have to touch a cold sore then with in seconds touch your genitals and the virus doesn't last for more then seconds when it's out side of the body. It's nothing major to worry over, all oral herpes does is cause annoying sores or blisters once in a while.

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Answer 9

Yes, there isn't any. Herpes is caused by a virus. Actually, there is little cure for viruses nowadays. The only thing that you can generally do in the case of a viral infection is strengthen the immune system and hope it fights it off. Not with Herpes, the immune system can't win against it. Thus you only get to treat the symptoms. Once you're infected, it stays with you for life. So don't get infected.

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