both are inter - transmissible. is it more dangerous to have genital than oral? one seems to carry a stigma and the other is acceptable
2006-11-06 04:03:58 · 14 answers · asked by ellen s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
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I would avoid both
2006-11-06 04:06:14 · answer #1 · answered by kimandchris2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-09 00:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Dominick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-13 09:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would date someone with genital herpes as long as there was honesty between the both of us and a understanding about how this disease is manage. I know allot of people put stigmas on people who have a STD such as this one. People look at it as being nasty and the person must of slept around to get this. In actuality 70% of people who contracted herpes was from their partners who didn't even know they had the disease. That's just Herpes, think of all the other STD that is spread around and how many people don't even know they have something including HIV. People need to stop being so ignorant when it comes to people having these diseases and educate yourself about these diseases. If your dealing with somebody who has herpes or any other diseases you can't get rid of, you should always practice safe sex, use a condom everytime you have intercourse and know that there is a possibilty to contract this disease if you choose to have unprotected sex. Oh you should also know that if a person has a cold sore on their lip and gives you oral sex you can contract gential herpes this way to. Be Careful!!
2006-11-06 05:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by shuga 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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2015-01-25 09:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it so I can tell you it isnt a big deal. I always use condoms and at 30 having slept with a grand total of 6 people it kinda busts the myth that those who catch it are "dirty". I was unlucky; the guy I was seeing had cold sores on his mouth which I caught down below!Are you worried about catching it due to the symptoms or the stigma? Well, yes it is painful but the stigma is far more painful. Its not life threatening and doesnt even affect your health any more that dandruff, a cold or spots. I get it about once to three times a year. So really, there is far more important stuff to consider than whether the person has a skin rash.
Its not dangerous-its a virus. The stigma is because its sexually transmitted. If it occurred on your hand in the same manner, no-one would think twice about it.
2006-11-07 10:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by polecatbungle 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I guess it's because of the perception that the person has been having unprotected sex and if they had genital herpes, perhaps that had other STD's. I don't think I'd want to date someone like that but I know, that's wrong as they could have caught it from a long term partner or from a one-off mistake, so it's a tough call.
2006-11-06 04:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The American Herpes Foundation (AHF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing information and clinical education about genital herpes and other herpesvirus related disease.
You will find information about the prevention, diagnosis and management of genital herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2) infections, Epstein-Barr virus infections, CMV infections, varicella zoster virus infections, and human herpesvirus 6 and human herpesvirus 8 infections in affected patients.
The previous responder was correct in saying that you should be glad that he/she told you about the infection. This should tell you a lot about this persons ability to care for another and their overall integrity. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
2006-11-06 05:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by ebizartistry 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as they were taking the daily medication and no sex while they are on an outbreak.. I think the stigma comes that you can get a cold sore just from a cold but I believe you have to be infected by some-one to get the genital type.
2006-11-06 04:17:24 · answer #9 · answered by Bella Donna 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I might date them but i would never engage in sex with them. I would never expose myself to a known risk that is not curable, even if that person is on medication and not having an outbreak. Why risk a lifetime of regrets if you don't have to. I'm sorry if you have friend with this condition and I am not passing judgment but knowing the facts i wouldn't go beyond friendship
2006-11-06 05:07:50 · answer #10 · answered by justme 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋