Herpes is a contagious infection that's caused by the herpes simplex virus. One type of the virus - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) - can lead to cold sores around the mouth. An infection of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) can lead to genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease that causes blisters and pain in the genital area.
Both types of the virus can be transmitted through direct contact. A person can get the cold sores of HSV1 by kissing or sharing eating utensils with an infected person. A person can get genital herpes or HSV2 by having intimate contact with an infected person. A mother who has genital herpes can pass the infection on to her newborn if she delivers the baby vaginally.
There's no cure for herpes. In fact, once a person has been infected with the herpes virus, it's in the body forever. There are medications that can alleviate some of the discomfort that outbreaks cause. And there are things you can do to help protect yourself - and your family -from getting infected by the virus.
2007-01-19 17:57:12
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answered by Serinity4u2find 6
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answered by ? 3
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answered by Anonymous
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I got clinically diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (type 2) about 4 years back, whilst I was still attending college and had a foolish one-night stand. I realize a lot of girls say this, but I swear I had never done that sort of thing before. I just made a huge mistake that one time and all of a sudden it seemed like I was going to have to live with the implications for the rest of my life. The worst part was feeling I could never date men again. After all, who wants to go out with someone that has sores round her "you know what" area? But since a friend shared this movie https://tr.im/BxHkL everything changed.
Not only was I able to clear away all traces of the herpes simplex virus from my body in less than 21 days, but I was also able to begin dating again. I even met the man of my dreams and I'm so lucky to write that just a week ago, in front of everyone in a crowded restaurant, he got down on one knee and proposed to me! This method provided me the opportunity to be happy and experience real love again. Now I hope that I can help others by sharing this story.
2015-10-18 02:00:17
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answered by Jecho 1
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answered by Anonymous
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Herpes never goes away, it is a disease that every1 has, but for some people it never surfaces as an outbreak. And I'm not sure if that type of herpes can turn into genital herpes, you will have to ask a Doctor about that.
2007-01-19 17:56:33
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answered by angel_baby_3812 2
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My best friend has had genital herpes for about eight months now, and it's been really rough. She's had about 7 outbreaks. Everywhere I read it says it stops flaring up so much after time, but its not getting less frequent for her. She's been on Antiviral meds the whole time, too. She also has type 1 diabetes which she has had her whole life, which really weakens her immune system. Will it ever get better?
But after a friend share this video everything has changed.
Natural Safe Herpes Remedy?
2016-05-15 12:30:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Herpes never leaves your body. I get a cold sore once a year usually around this time. It never goes away. It lays dormant. Just because you have them on your mouth does not mean you will get them on your genitals. Do not give oral sex when you have a cold sore or receive oral sex from someone that has a cold sore. This could lead to genital herpes. As soon as you feel like you are getting a cold sore, apply medication. There are good over the counter drugs like Abreva. The best medication is Zovirax which is a cream that you can use as soon as you get one. This is a prescription.
2007-01-19 17:57:55
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answered by jules12413 1
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Herpes viruses travel along the nerve where they reside. If you have never had genital outbreaks there is a good chance you won't. There is also a chance you have herpes in your genital track but they are dormant right now, be careful to protect your partners.
2007-01-19 17:55:08
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answered by Anonymous
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no that is herpes simplex 2
2007-01-19 17:54:12
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answered by dee_ann 6
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