Question 1

can you spread herpes without an outbreak?

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: HERPES  IS A VIRUS, HSV-1 AND HSV-2 ARE SPREAD EASY EITHER BY KISSING OR SKIN CONTACT. HSV-2 IS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE. EITHER WAY PRACTICE SAFE SEX.

Question 2

can you tell me if i could give someone herpes without an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Via viral shedding. You don't need to have active lesions for this to occur.

Question 3

what is the likeliness of a male getting herpes after having unprotected sex with a female that has herpes without an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

HSV: You probably already have the virus in your body.  Not everybody who is infected develops lesions, at least at first.  It may come out later in life.  This virus, once acquired stays with you the rest of your life.

Question 4

partner's penis didn't "look" right, clinic wouldn't test for herpes without an outbreak, places i can go for accurate results?

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Herpes Testing: Herpes testing is best done by a blood test. Any good std clinic, any primary care clinic can do this for their patients.  This is not a test done at the emergency room or urgent care center, .

Question 5

does herpes present in a linear outbreak?

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Shingles?: It can, but this always raises the possibility of shingles (herpes zoster), which causes a painful linear band of blisters on one side of the body.  Shingles requires higher doses of anti-herpes drugs than simple herpes.  If you think you have shingles, you should see your doctor right away.

Question 6

could herpes show up without an outbreak?

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Yes: Viral shedding may occur without an outbreak.

Question 7

how soon does a first outbreak of herpes take?

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Herpes simplex: Herpes simplex  may cause no symptoms in some people. In others, a few weeks after being exposed to Herpes a person may develop fever, muscle aches &amp; pains, headache &amp; swelling of lymph nodes. The lesions may be preceded several days by itching &amp;/or pain. They start as red bumps which then develop into blisters. When the blisters break open they ooze fluid or bleed.

Question 8

can i spread herpes haven't had a outbreak in 16years?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: But never say never.  Research has shown that carriers can shed virus even though they are asymptomatic (without sores).  If you want to have certainty you should visit an infectious disease expert.  There are  likely some tests that you can have to determine odds in this matter.  Infection of another can have sizable legal fee side effects.

Question 9

is the first outbreak of herpes usually really painful?

Accepted Answer

HERPES BREAKOUT: HERPES BREAKOUTS CAN OFTEN BE PAINFUL.
DO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.
BEST LUCK.

Question 10

what can i do to never have another outbreak of herpes?

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Can't be promised...: Although there are good medications to suppress the virus and reduce outbreaks, none can guarantee that you will never have another outbreak. Unfortunately, the current medicatios can only be treated, not cured. As a result, there is always a chance of an outbreak even during suppressive treatment. Consult doc if you have trouble. Good luck.

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