A question about coldsore.?

Question

I get cold sores after i have fever every single time. that's the only time it reappears. My question is since this is a virus and it is always in my body can somebody else get it from me when i don't have it on my skin by kissing or anyother contact?

Answer 1

You are more likely to pass it on when you have the cold sore, then when you don't. The virus stays latent in your cells, so kissing someone can pass it on, but is harder.

Answer 2

Cold sores are caused by a herpes virus. A herpes virus of any kind, as far as I am aware, cannot exist in the more active areas of your body when your immune system is strong. When this occurs then the viruses go to ground in secret hidy-holes where your immune system cannot reach them to destroy them. When they are hiding away there is little probability that they will be out and about trying to jump bodies through kissing, but many bugs in your system do have the ability to have a swim in your saliva. It is probable that genital herpes is also transferrable through kissing.
As a youngster I suffered regularly from cold sores. I had reason several years ago, to try some tea made from Chaparral (a herbal bush from Mexico/ Texas region and other Southern States). Since that time I have not had a recurrence of a cold sore. I do keep my immune system in order however by taking fat free yogurt containing live cultures every day. Good luck.

Answer 3

Genital herpes cannot be cured. Once infected, the virus stays in the body for the rest of the individual's life
Research suggests that the virus can be transmitted even when there are no symptoms present, so that a sexual partner without obvious genital herpes sores may still transmit the illness. In fact, asymptomatic spread may actually contribute more to the spread of genital herpes than do active sores. HSV-1 is responsible for only 5-10% of genital herpes cases, while HSV-2 causes the majority of genital herpes cases. HSV-2 can be transmitted through oral or genital secretions.
Herpes viruses are contagious. Contact may occur directly, or through contact with infected razors, towels, dishes, and other shared articles. Occasionally, oral-to-genital contact may spread oral herpes to the genitals (and vice versa). For this reason, people with active herpes lesions on or around the mouths or on the genitals should avoid oral sex.

Answer 4

I believe so.