2007-05-06 10:59:40 · 11 answers · asked by john 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Herpes is not deadly. A person with herpes can live a completely normal, healthy, happy life.
The risk of contracting HIV is greater if a person has herpes, but it's not a guarantee they will get HIV.
I have personally had genital herpes for over 6 years. Even though the outbreaks are painful and irritating they heal, and are certainly NOT deadly. I've had about 5 outbreaks the entire time I have had genital herpes. My last outbreak was over 2 years ago. When I'm not having an outbreak I have a completely normal life just like anyone else.
The only time herpes is deadly is if a baby is born with the virus. If the mother has genital herpes and has an active outbreak at the time of delivery the baby can contract the virus as it is going through the birth canal. This is EXTREMELY rare though and can be avoided by having a C-section delivery. I've read the chances of a newborn being born with herpes is less than 1%. And, if the baby is born with herpes, there is a 25% chance it will be fatal.
2007-05-07 05:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-03 01:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 23:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIV is a viral an infection which finally ends up in AIDS. AIDS is only a state the place an affected person with HIV has a T cellular count selection under two hundred (healthful sufferers have T cellular counts from around 500-1000). Technically, you do no longer DIE from AIDS. The low T cellular count selection shows a detrimental immune equipment. those with AIDS die from consumer-friendly infections that healthful human beings does no longer additionally be conscious. Herpes...isn't a deadly ailment, whether it somewhat is a few thing which will nicely be painful. yet there are remedies available! the only thank you to comprehend is to get examined and to get examined every time you experience which you have gotten had a sparkling exposure (eg new significant different, significant different may be cheating, get caught with a needle and so on.). it somewhat is often better to be on the risk-free edge and get examined.
2016-10-30 12:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by anthiathia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, Herpes causes no long term affects. I don't know if the risk of contracting HIV is higher.
2007-05-06 11:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are more than one kind of herpes virus. And I don't think any of them will shorten you life. The risk of getting HIV is high for anyone who had unprotected sex with someone who is infected.
2007-05-06 11:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is not a fatal disease and it doesn't turn into AIDS. However, if someone got herpes from having unprotected sex, then their chance of getting AIDS the same way is pretty darn good. USE CONDOMS!
2007-05-06 11:03:12 · answer #7 · answered by JERILYN D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is just a rash, either on your lips or on your genitals. Not fatal at all! It's just a nuisance, not life threatening.
2007-05-06 11:26:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont die from Herpes. But sorry buddy They are disgusting.
2007-05-06 11:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by rowlett_k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a year
2007-05-06 11:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋