Question 1

can u get cold sores on yr arms & back ofhands?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You could get cold sores any place on your body if someone kisses you while they have an active cold sore.

Question 2

how can someone know if they are shedding if they only get cold sores not very.often. and my test came back i had 1 and 2?

Accepted Answer

HSV : It is well known that persons can shed the hsv virus when there are no signs of infection. 

Therefore, there is no way of knowing when one is shedding the virus, which can be contagious to others.

Question 3

can you get cold sores from giving mouth to mouth to someone who has cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes virus is usually shed when a visible sore is present; however, the virus can be present even without a sore showing. You usually need to have a portal of entry for the virus to infect you (cut, dry lips, etc). But is you have been exposed before and have anti bodies against the herpes virus you have be able to fight it off. Wearing lip stick, lip gloss or chapstick will help protect you.

Question 4

why do i get cold sores so often?

Accepted Answer

Virus and Stress: Viatmin B12 or vitamin d deficiency.  Take a multi-vitamin everyday,  spend some time in the sun,  and find ways decrease stress.  Apply abreva (over the counter) cream as soon as you feel the cold sore.  This will shorten (or in some cases get rid of) the cold sore.

Question 5

why do some ethnicities not get cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Are you sure about: This?  I tried to research it in order to respond to your question but wasn't able to find any information about ethnicities without cold sores. If you can provide more clarification that would be helpful.

Question 6

can you get cold sores without having herpes?

Accepted Answer

NO: True cold sores are as a result of herpes simplex virus. Apthous ulcers are little canker sores in the mouth and are not herpetic in nature.

Question 7

why do i get cold sores after i apply chapstick?

Accepted Answer

Contaminate chapstip: I am not sure. If you have cold sore blisters it is best not to share eating utensils, chap sticks or lips sticks or kiss in order to prevent spreading the infection to someone else.

Question 8

if oral happens does the partner get herpes or just cold sores ?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Oral herpes (cold sores) are commonly caused by HSV-1.  Genital herpes is commonly caused by HSV-2.  HSV-2 is not common in the mouth; however 80% of new genital herpes cases are now caused by HSV-1 through oral/genital contact.   Is less likely to get oral herpes from someone with genital herpes but more likely to get genital herpes from someone with oral herpes.  Best wishes!

Question 9

if your partner has cold sores, can you get them too? are they contagious?

Accepted Answer

Cold Sores: can be contagious. It is possible to transmit from one person to another.  But - most people have been exposed to the virus by your age.

Question 10

how likely is it that i'll give herpes to my baby, if i get cold sores once a year?

Accepted Answer

High likelihood: Cold sores are typically caused by hsv-1 virus, and is associated (though not exclusively) with herpes ulcers above the waistline. Once infected, the virus hides out in the neurons that innervate the cell lining of the mouth. Up to 80% of HSV infections are asymptomatic. By age 30 years, 50% of individuals in a high socioeconomic status and 80% in a lower socioeconomic status are seropositive.

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