I have a cold sore and am confused as to
what this means. If I have sexual
contact with my mouth to genitals...Can I
spread herpes ii? I understand that cold
sores are herpes 1...So..Is the only
difference between herpes I & ii where
the are located? When is it not
infectious?
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keemaa
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 1 Location: seattle washington
Posted: 04-14-05 18:13pm
There's no way to know without
laboratorial tests whether you have herpes
type I or type ii. Although type I is
more common to the mouth and type ii is
more common to the genital area, either
can be found in either location, due to
the increased rate of oral sex nowadays.
The only difference of significance
between type 1 and type ii is that type 1
causes less breakouts than type ii.
And both are always infectious, although
to different degrees.
And yes, if an infected mouth is put to
the genital area, you can spread herpes -
type I or ii.
And cold sores can be caused by type I or
type ii.
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Pilleus
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Posts: 109 Location: Florida
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Posted: 06-13-05 11:35am
An open sore is always infectious. The
virus can survive on drinking glasses,
toothbrushes or anything it comes in
contact with. Do not have oral sex when
you have a cold sore. It can be spread
very easily.
