turns out that i have type 1 herpes but its not in the usual area i.e. the mouth its in my genital region....doesnt everyone have type 1? a little anyways?
2007-08-17 15:15:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
A LOT of people have cold sores but not everyone. Cold sores are usually caused by HSV1, but it can also be caused by HSV2. It's estimated about 75 - 80% of the world has cold sores.
Genital herpes is common, but not as common as cold sores. It's estimated about 25% of the world has genital herpes. Usually genital herpes is caused by HSV2, but it can also be caused by HSV1 (like in your case).
Good luck!
2007-08-17 21:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 10:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not everyone has it. Though most people once they reach adulthood have oral herpes, cold sores, on their mouth. Which is often passed via non-sexual means during childhood when family members are affectionate with kids.
1 in 5 Americans, 20% have genital herpes, either type. You are absolutely not alone!
Check out:
ashastd.org
They have a great web site and also hotline dedicted completely to herpes.
plannedparenthood.org
2007-08-17 18:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by sweetpea77thst 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have HSV type I as well and it took me over a year to be comfortable with that knowledge. I actually set up a dating site for people with herpes as a result of catching the virus because I couldn't bear the thought of telling people.
However you are right, a lot of people have HSV type I but are unaware of it. I am not sure where you are located but certainly in Australia 80% of adults have HSV type I.
You might find the article I posted in the source interesting: http://www.abqtrib.com/news/2007/apr/27/carrie-seidman-lets-remove-shame-herpes-talking-ab/
Harmony,
www.harmonyonline.com.au
2007-08-17 16:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's common, but certainly not everyone has it.
Type 1, which causes cold sores (fever blisters)on the mouth, can occur in the genitals as well.
Usually Type 1 genital herpes is less severe, with much less recurrence than Type 2.
You are still contagious, unfortunately.
2007-08-17 15:22:39 · answer #6 · answered by who me? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A majority of people have had exposure to Herpes virus type I (HSV-1). For example, 50% of Americans have HSV-1 antibodies in their blood by the time they have become young adults; by age 50 or over, 80-90% of Americans have HSV-1 antibodies. HSV-1 can occur in the genitals as well albeit quite a bit less frequently as it is more likely to be orally transmitted. HSV-2 is predominantly genital in location but infrequently can be oral as well.
You can read more about it on wiki as shown below. I hope this helps.
2007-08-17 15:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by VA_Surgeon 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor
2007-08-17 15:20:46 · answer #8 · answered by zaniya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't start munching on any boxes any time soon....
2007-08-17 15:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
now treat it the best you can and dont go around speading it to others,chances are the person you got it from knew they had it.............
2007-08-17 15:20:32 · answer #10 · answered by john doe 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋