0
Herpes is a virus that can appear either in the mouth area or in the genital area (HS-1 or HS-2). It causes the development of blisters that tend to scab over and heal with time (typically a few days.) It is not deadly. However, it is not curable either. People simply have to live with it.
People who have Herpes can lead relatively normal lives. The issue of Herpes would only really come up under certain circumstances.
For example, when people with Herpes have outbreaks, it can be both psychologically and physically uncomfortable. Herpes sores that appear in the mouth tend to be visible and thus makes the person uncomfortable. It is not recommended that people with visible mouth blisters kiss someone, as it is possible to transmit the virus this way.
The issue of genital sores is equally uncomfortable as it may affect the sex lives of those infected and their partners. Again, the virus can be transmitted sexually. Most doctors would recommend that herpes patients refrain from unprotected sex during herpes outbreaks.
Furthermore, studies have suggested that people can also transmit the virus to others even when obvious blisters are not present.
Bottom line--there is no absolutely safe time for a herpes patient to have unprotected sex without risking infecting a partner.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Taiga
Vivi
LaoAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
If herpes is not present can you still get it from kissing?
If one person does not have herpes, it is highly unlikely for them to contract it by kissing someone with herpes. However, there is still a small risk of transmission if there are active herpes lesions or sores present on the person with herpes. It is always advisable to practice safe kissing and maintain good oral hygiene.
I just found out I was pregnant I've had multiple abortions and was diagnose with herpes what should I do so my baby will be healthy?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/I_just_found_out_I_was_pregnant_I%27ve_had_multiple_abortions_and_was_diagnose_with_herpes_what_should_I_do_so_my_baby_will_be_healthy"
Can you get herpes from kissing a girl's but cheeks?
Herpes can be on your cheek.
Is it healthy to get highlights on your hair?
Highlights do not cause any unhealthy damage to your hair, or anything unhealthy to it at all, nor is it healthy. It's not "healthy" because "healthy" means that its improving condition, but highlights do not degrade, nor improve the condition of hair. It just colors it and does nothing else to it.
Can you remove herpes?
You can't remove herpes.
What type of herpes do you have when it itchs?
All types of herpes cause itching or burning. This is true for oral herpes, genital herpes, chicken pox, and shingles.
What is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
Which skin disorder is caused by a type of herpes virus?
Some common names for the skin diseases of herpes are cold sores, fever blisters, genital herpes, shingles, whitlow, wrestler's herpes, and ophthalmic herpes.
What is herpes simplex communly known as?
Herpes simplex is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters."
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
Who is at risk for herpes?
Women are more at risk for herpes.
How do you say herpes in Spanish?
Translation: miliaria
