would i get genital herpes if?

Question

would i get genital herpes, if my girlfriend had a cold sore (HSV-1) and she gave me head.

Answer 1

Absolutely, it is one of the most common ways that people contract genital herpes.
Oral cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. Most people have oral herpes and most get it through non-sexual means, usually as children when their family is affectionate with them. The herpes virus is passed by sore to skin contact, especially when sores come into contact with mucous membranes (genitals, mouth/lips and eyes). When sores are present there is a high liklihood that the virus will be passed. When sores are not present the virus can still be passed but the chances are very low. When someone has an oral cold sore they should never perform oral sex on someone, the chances of giving the recipient genital herpes is so very high--just to risky.
If you are concerned that you may have contracted herpes you should be examined as soon as possible. It is important that you are seen when you still have sores. There is no way to test for herpes unless you have sores present.
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To be clear:
There is herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2. Usually, simplex 2 causes genital herpes and usually simplex 1 causes oral herpes. If someone had a cold sore on their mouth and performed oral sex on their partner, most likely the partner receiving the oral sex would now have herpes simplex 1 on their genitals. Both simplex types 1 and 2 can live in either location. But, they do not "change" based on location. It is not logical or possible to think that if she has simplex 1 on her mouth and gives you genital herpes that you now have simplex 2 on your genitals. It doesn't "switch" like that.

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Answer 4

Genital herpes, also commonly called "herpes," is a viral infection by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that is transmitted through intimate contact with the mucous-covered linings of the mouth or the vagina or the genital skin. The virus enters the linings or skin through microscopic tears. Once inside, the virus travels to the nerve roots near the spinal cord and settles there permanently. When an infected person has a herpes outbreak, the virus travels down the nerve fibers to the site of the original infection. When it reaches the skin, the typical redness and blisters occur. After the initial outbreak, subsequent outbreaks tend to be sporadic. They may occur weekly or even years apart. Two types of herpes viruses are associated with genital lesions: herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 more often causes blisters of the mouth area while HSV-2 more often causes genital sores or lesions in the area around the anus. The outbreak of herpes is closely related to the functioning of the immune system. Women who have suppressed immune systems, because of stress, infection, or medications, have more frequent and longer-lasting outbreaks. It is estimated that as many as 50 million persons in the United States are infected with genital HSV. Genital herpes is spread only by direct person-to-person contact. It is believed that 60% of sexually active adults carry the herpes virus. Part of the reason for the continued high infection rate is that most women infected with the herpes virus do not know that they are infected because they have few or no symptoms. In many women, there are "atypical" outbreaks where the only symptom may be mild itching or minimal discomfort. Moreover, the longer the woman has had the virus, the fewer the symptoms they have with their outbreaks. Finally, the virus can shed from the cervix into the vagina in women who are not experiencing any symptoms. Women may be more susceptible to genital herpes infections because: •The genital area has a greater surface area of cells moist with body fluids (mucosal cells) than men. •Hormone changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle may affect the immune system, making it easier for the herpes simplex virus to cause an infection.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

So your girlfriend has a cold sore and she will/has given you head. Sounds like desperation or stupidity to me. My guess is that you gave her an ultimatum to either ********** or kiss your handsomeness goodbye. Even though you know she has a cold sore of which you know the scientific name for. So can we assume that all you are concerned for is YOU? Not very girl friendly, are you?
A decent person would say, when she tell you of the sore, "Well, we're not going to chance that you will further inflame that thing. Let's go to church instead."
See how nice and thoughtful that was?
As to your self indulgent question, I don't know for sure, but I hope you have a little inflamation somewhere on your bongo so that if you did the deed or continue with the deed, that you get a huge, boiling over, draining thing on your thing. It's karma.

Answer 7

Yes, it can be transmitted that way if she has an active outbreak. The only difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2 is location. It becomes HSV-2 once it breaks out in the genital area. I would avoid it entirely until she clears up. She will need a prescription for Acyclovir or Valtrex.

Answer 8

OH YEAH THERE IS A VERY LIKELY CHANCE OF IT AN VICE VERSA ANY KIND OF ABBRESION ON THE LIPS OR OPEN SORES INSIDE THE MOUTH CAN CAUSE GENITAL WARTS/ OR HERPES DONT DO IT MAN

Answer 9

I would think so. She she is a carrier therefore if she has open blisters and give you head then guess what! you now have it too. enjoy!

Answer 10

you better bet you would that is where this crap got startedwe don't need another dose of this floating around.