herpes simplex 1 and oral sex Posted: 07-03-08 22:30pm
Are coldsores considered herpes simplex
1?
If herpes simplex 1 is transfered to the
genitals, is it now considered
herpes simplex 2?
What could i expect if herpes simplex 1 is
transfered to my genitals?
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MandMs
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Posted: 07-04-08 11:15am
In most of the cases, cold sores (oral
herpes) are caused by HSV 1 (the most
common type of HS viruses).
Genital herpes is caused usually by HSV 2,
but, both types of viruses can infect any
area of the skin or mucous membranes.
When HSV 1 is transmitted to genital area
is not considered HSV 2.
It stays HSV 1 and causes lesions on the
genitals,but, milder ones.
Both types HSV 1 and HSV 2 cause milder
infections when they are away from "home"
territory.
When were you exposed to HSV infection?
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infamanious
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infected Posted: 07-04-08 12:00pm
About 2 and a half weeks ago i was exposed
i believe. I do not think i am infected,
My girlfriend has had a coldsore before
about 6 months ago, And has never had one
since. I'm sure she wasn't shedding at
the time. I know i can still get it from
her though, a very low possiblity.
When you say "home" territory your
refering to the lips, correct?
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MandMs
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Posted: 07-07-08 12:28pm
Yes, I meant lips like home territory for
HSV 1, and genitals like home territory
for HSV 2.
Both, HSV 1 and HSV 2, are most contagious
during active outbreaks, but are often
spread through viral shedding when there
are no recognizable symptoms.
People with recurrent oral HSV-1 shed
virus in their saliva about 5% of the time
even when they show no symptoms.
Herpes simplex infections are asymptomatic
in as many as 80% of patients.
Genital herpes caused by both HSV-1 and
HSV-2 is asymptomatic in most patients.
The incubation period (period between
exposure to a virus, and when symptoms and
signs are first apparent) is 3-7 days
(range = 1 d to 3 wk).
