Can u get herpes from a kiss on the neck?

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no, unless youWhat is Herpes? here is more info on herpes:

Herpes is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two strains of the Herpes virus that are sexually transmitted -- HSV-type 1 and HSV-type 2. HSV-type 1 most commonly causes blisters on the mouth or facial area, and is therefore known as "oral herpes." HSV-type 2, more often causing blisters and ulcers on the genital area, is commonly called "genital herpes." However, both types can cause either oral or genital infections. Once a person has contracted HSV, that person remains infected for life. Most of the time the virus is inactive and causes no symptoms, however many infected people experience periodic "outbreaks" of blisters or sores.

How do you get Herpes?

Herpes is transmitted through direct contact, including kissing, sexual contact (oral, vaginal and anal sex), or skin to skin contact with an infected partner. Although herpes is most contagious before, during, and after an outbreak, it is possible to transmit the virus when no symptoms are present. Because symptoms during an outbreak can range from severe to hardly detectable, herpes is thought to be commonly passed by people who are unaware of their infection or do not realize that their infection can be passed when no symptoms are present. Anyone who has unprotected sex, regardless of his or her age, sexual preference, or background, can get herpes. A pregnant woman can also pass the infection to her newborn during delivery.

What are the Symptoms of Herpes?

Herpes infection can vary a great deal in each individual case. For some, outbreaks may be very obvious while others will experience no symptoms at all. In time, those who have herpes learn what their herpes infection is like for them. For those people who do have recognizable outbreaks, here is a general outline of what to expect:

The prodrome is the period before any visible symptoms are present. During this time, you may experience swollen glands, flu like symptoms, itching, or soreness in the area that will later develop blisters. The prodrome can lasts from 24 hours to several days. It is possible to transmit the virus during this period.

After the prodrome, you may develop blisters and redness. Blisters can range from many to few. These blisters will burst and form open sores or ulcers. You may experience a burning sensation in urination, genital discharge, or difficulty urinating during this time. Eventually the sores will crust over and heal. The time frame for the entire process is unique to each person. The first outbreak usually lasts longer than subsequent outbreaks, causing pain or discomfort for 9-12 days and healing altogether within 3 weeks. This time is considerably shortened by treatment with anti-viral drugs.

How would a person know if he/she had Herpes?

A person with Herpes may experience the symptoms of an outbreak, or they may never have any symptoms at all. The only way to find out for sure if you have Herpes is to be tested by a health care provider.

Traditionally, to get a definitive herpes test one would have to get tested during an outbreak, when symptoms are present, preferably during the stage when there are blisters or sores. This provides a culture of the active virus, a key component of accurate results. Recently, new blood tests have been developed that can identify herpes without any signs or symptoms. Because the new test measures antibodies to herpes, a 3-month timeline after exposure for accurate testing is required. This test may be most appropriate for individuals who feel they may been exposed or infected but are not showing any blisters and/or lesions. However, if you experience any signs or symptoms of herpes, see your health care provider immediately. Both of the mentioned testing methods are available at Student Health Service.


How can you treat Herpes?

Although Herpes is not curable, it is treatable in a variety of ways. Because some people will not experience very severe symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. Left untreated, symptoms will go way on their own. Treatment during an outbreak will decrease the duration of symptoms.

Preventive treatment can be helpful for people with bothersome recurrent outbreaks. Treatment for herpes can range from taking daily doses of anti-viral medication to knowing how your behavior can impact the frequency and severity of your outbreaks. You and your health care provider can decide together if you need a prescription for anti-viral medication. Despite whether or not you choose to take medication, the following is useful information about how to live more comfortably with Herpes.

Take care of yourself. Once you contract herpes, the virus always lives in your nervous system. The onset of outbreaks however can be triggered by stress, poor nutrition and lack of sleep. Taking good care of yourself in general can prevent recurrent outbreaks.
During an outbreak, know your do's and don'ts.
Do wear cotton underwear and loose fitting clothes (the more air to help dry out the infection, the better).
Do keep infected area clean. Taking baths with Epsom salt or Borrows solution may help.
Don't use anti-bacterial cream or ointments without medical advice.
Don't break open a blister (this makes the healing process take longer and may make the area more susceptible to a bacterial infection).
Know what's out there. There is increasing information showing that it may be possible for people with herpes to influence the onset and severity of outbreaks thorough nutrition. Vitamin C and Echinacea supplements are thought to stimulate the immune system, for example. Also, there is some evidence that eating food rich in lysine and low in arginine may help people with viral diseases.
How can I avoid giving Herpes to another person?

Avoid having sex during outbreaks. Herpes is most contagious during the prodrome, outbreak and healing period that follows. Sex during this time is very risky. The good news is that most of the time herpes lives in a bundle of nerves in your spine and is not contagious. You can only transmit the virus during outbreaks and something called asymptomatic shedding. Asymptomatic shedding means that the virus is present although no symptoms are present. Although asymptomatic shedding occurs infrequently, there is no way of telling when it is occurring. Therefore, using latex condoms in between outbreaks is recommended. The herpes virus cannot fit through the pores in latex. Therefore, latex condoms, used correctly and consistently, do provide some protection against transmission. The reason condoms are not considered 100% protection is because the virus can be present in places not covered by condoms.

Herpes can be spread through mouth-to-genital and mouth-to-anus sex. If a person has blisters in or on their mouth and performs oral sex on a partner, his or her partner can contract Herpes genitally. Similarly, if a person has herpes in the genital area, the virus can be passed to his or her partner's mouth during oral sex. To avoid this type of transmission, latex barriers (such as non-lubricated or flavored condoms, and dental dams) during oral sex are recommended. Taking medication, or practicing general preventative health to reduce the frequency of outbreaks also plays an important role in transmission.

What does the appearance of Herpes mean for my current partner and me?

If you are currently in a relationship, finding out that you have herpes often can be cause for a lot of questions and suspicion. It is important to understand that the sudden appearance of herpes in a monogamous relationship does not necessarily mean that one partner has been unfaithful. Many people who have Herpes are unaware that they are infected. Some people carry the virus, never show any noticeable symptoms, but are capable of infecting others. Some people who have Herpes have such mild symptoms that they do not recognize these symptoms as outbreaks. It is possible for these "asymptomatic" people to have a noticeable outbreak at a later date. Because reliable testing when no symptoms are present is difficult, it's hard to know if both partners are infected.

It is important to help your partner find the answers to the questions he or she has about herpes. This will help him or her become comfortable with Herpes as well as make an informed decision about how he or she wants proceed. If you haven't already been using condoms, you and your partner may decide that you want to. Your partner may decide that condoms are not necessary. Whatever you decide, it is important that each of you has enough information and time to make the decision that is most comfortable for both you and your partner.

have a cut on your neck and gets infected.

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Herpes On Neck

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There are two main types of herpes. Herpes simplex type1 and type 2. Type 1 is usually associated with the mouth, type 2 with the genital area.
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It won't kill you, though it will cause you to break out in blisters. After contracting either type, your body will produce antibodies after six weeks that will stop you from reinfecting yourself, or someone else re-infecting you. So, if you get type 1 of the mouth, during that six weeks, you can re-infect youself while shaving. Or, if you have an outbreak and touch a sore, if you touch somewhere else on your body, such as your genitals, you will contract, genital herpes, type 1. You can also get oral herpes type 2, in addition to type 1, if you perform oral sex on someon with genital herpes type two.
Condoms will not completely protect you from the disease since parts of the body not covered by the condom can rub against the infected individual. Plus, if they are not having an outbreak, you do not know where the infected spots are located on their body. Herpes is a skin-to-skin transmission type disease.
Though it is skin-to skin, it can be transmitted by skin-surface-skin contact. For example, sharing a drinking glass or towel.
Herpes, type 1 and 2, can be passed on to others at any time, whether the infected person is having an outbreak or not. There is no cure, just antiviral medication to help treat/prevent outbreaks.

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Yes you can. Herpes is a virus that can enter the body through any opening (such as a cut) not just through the mouth and/or genitals. So if you have a small cut or tear on your neck, and ol' Herpes boy is kissing all on that neck...the virus can certainly pass through. Trust me...you can.

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I am absolutely terrified and I feel so alone. I just found out last week that I tested positive for hsv1 and 2. I have been with the same man for the past 10 years and within the last year found out that he has cheated on me with numerous women. I am so scared that I can give it to my children by kissing them and them eating with me...I feel like my whole life has changed. And even though the nurses, my doctor, and websites say that a lot of people have it I still feel like I am by myself. My self esteem has dropped and I feel like I have been used up. But now, My life is very happy.

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Yes you can. Did you know that a fever blister or a cold sore is one of the more common types of herpes?