i ask that because i have heard that the herpes virus is defeated by our immune system, but the virus is very small and has the ability to hid in the nerve cells in the spine, and the white blood cells cant get to them there, until there is a stress reaction that causes them to come out.
Were else does the herpes virus hide?
2007-09-22 17:49:08 · 10 answers · asked by alex z 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
i know that, i am just saying that when u have an outbreak the virus gets out of the nerves, and into the bloodstream, the body then fights it off...but there are still some herpes cells that stay in the nerve..alright maybe you should go read something about it instead of reading the little caption on the valtrex comertial..
2007-09-22 18:03:35 · update #1
No, the herpes virus does not affect the blood of a person. This is why people with herpes can (and do) donate blood.
Herpes is a DIRECT skin to skin contact disease. If a person has any kind of contact with herpes sores or any contact with an infected area they could contract herpes.
When babies are born with herpes it's because of the DIRECT skin to skin contact they have with herpes sores from the mother as they are coming through to birth canal. That is why a C-section is often recommend for mothers with an active genital herpes outbreak. A C-section delivery will completely prevent the baby from contracting the virus because they aren't coming into contact with the sores.
Herpes suppresses itself in the nerves and spine and when it "flares up" it can cause an outbreak. Certain "triggers" can cause an outbreak, like food, stress, or other activities.
Take care!
***Maybe you should rephrase your question a little more so people can understand you better. The herpes virus lives in the nerves - period. It never "travels" or "gets into" the blood stream.
2007-09-22 18:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-13 10:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-07-09 02:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes hangs out in the microtubules of the nerve cells. In times of stress, an outbreak occurs. The virus that causes chicken pox is a herpes virus. This same virus causes what is known as shingles which, when an outbreak occurs, follows the path of the affected nerve. While there are antivirals available to help suppress the shear numbers of the virus in the body, you will never be rid of if.
2007-09-22 20:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 16:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 21:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alli is correct.
One thing that may cause confusion is that while HSV does not live in the blood stream, our bodies response to the infection does live in the blood -- antibodies.
That is why it is possible to take a blood test to test for HSV infections which are both very sensitive and specific (rare to have a false positive or false negative). However, it can take up to 4 months for your antibodies to show up in the blood, and a positive blood test will not tell you where the HSV infection is located --- just that you have one.
2007-09-23 12:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by BJC 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Herpes NEVER goes away and yes, stress can trigger an out break.
2007-09-22 17:57:13 · answer #9 · answered by Darla E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
herpes is a virus that has no cure. even without symptoms, the virus can still be shed. use antiviral meds and condoms for control. learn your triggers.
2007-09-22 17:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by KitKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋