THAT IS F****** CRAZY!
2006-10-29 02:46:37 · 9 answers · asked by caramellovely 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
It's because the virus is spread REALLY easily and can be spread with no signs or symptoms. Who would think something as simple as kissing someone could transmit cold sores?
Also, there are not over 30 different kinds. There are only 8. A lot of people don't realize this, but herpes simplex virus 3 is the chickenpox.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpesviridae
2006-10-29 03:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 18:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 01:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by Austin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have two viruses mixed up. If you are referring to HPV which is what there are so many commercials about these days, that is not Herpes.
These are two different diseases. HPV causes genital warts and changes in the cells of the cervix for women. Herpes shows as skin lesions. You may have HPV and NEVER in your lifetime will you know. However, with Herpes you will eventually have an outbreak. There are 2 types. There is one strain that causes cold sores on your lips and the other that causes gential sores. The are different, however, by receiving oral sex from someone who had a cold sore you can develop genital herpes. It also follows that by giving oral sex to someone that has gential herpes you can get cold sores.
It is possible to spread herpes even when you do not have an outbreak. It is also possible to spread herpes even with a condom - from skin to skin contact.
HPV is different. This is what 80-90% of the population has. HPV comes in a variety of strings. Some won't cause people problems, others can be very dangerous. For women it is seen by an abnormal pap smear. It causes changes in the cells of the cervix which eventually can lead to cancer. Sometimes your body can fight it and it is suppressed for a certain amount of time, in others it depends on the strain and your health. Some may have it for decades without any symptoms. To answer your question regarding how so many have it is that there is no test. Most men will never know they have it. The only way is for an abnormal pap smear or for men to know, the woman they are with to have an abnormal pap smear. It is spread even with a condom, it just takes skin to skin contact.
We have so many people out there with it, don't know, and even if they have good intentions by using a condom, spreading it. That is why there are so many with it.
There is no cure for herpes, but there are medications that can suppress the outbreaks (like I said, you can still spread it though.) There is also no cure for HPV. If you think you have herpes or HPV you should see your doctor immediatly. If you don't have one, look up your local planned parenthood location and see them.
2006-10-30 09:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-27 13:15:48 · answer #5 · answered by Leeying 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a bit high of a statistic. its more about 60-70% and tis the herpes virus that causes cold soars on the lips. just think about how many people you know that have cold soars...that's the herpes virus.
2006-10-29 15:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes can spread very easily, especially if your partner has no signs of an outbreak. Also it can stay dormant in your system for years making it harder to narrow down who gave it to you. But most importantly, if you don't ask your doctor for a herpes test specifically they don't give it to you.
2006-10-29 07:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Rita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 types of herpes one is an STD and one can be hereditary. There is genital herpes and their are cold sores/fever blister.
2006-10-29 10:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by LOVELY LADY 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The problem is there are many different strains of the HPV virus,actually over 30 thus these strains are easily transmitted.I know it is so scary now a days.
2006-10-29 02:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by lisa_loves_friends 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
By kissing each other on the mouth.
2006-10-29 03:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋