Question 1

can you get herpes on your back ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes virus is very contagious and can infect any part of the body. Herpes simplex is transmitted by touch or contact. Herpes zoster (shingles) occurs in dermatomes or skin infected by chicken pox virus that lies dormant in the nerves and usually triggered by stress.

Question 2

is it possible for you to get herpes on your back from kissing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If an individuals partner had an oral herpes lesion during the time that he/she was kissing the individuals backside, then there could be a risk of transmission of the herpes virus to that individual.

Question 3

have herpes 1.  took valtrex (valacyclovir).  i am to get retested.  is there any chance herpes 1 can come back negative?

Accepted Answer

No : Herpes 1 and 2 are both lifelong infections. The acute antibodies will return to normal but there are other antibodies that will always be elevated. The virus remains in your system. For some people the initial outbreak is only infection but others can have recurrent outbreaks. This is true of oral and genital lesions. Stress and weakened immune system can increase outbreaks but meds will treat.

Question 4

i recently shared a spoon with someone, can i get oral herpes? no sign of breakout. spoon went back in soup before i used.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely : But not impossible. Even if the individual you shared a spoon with did not have an active outbreak, the virus could still be shedding and contactable. Most primary hsv-1 infections are asymptomatic and only 20 to 25 percent of patients ever recall an outbreak. So you may have contracted it!

Question 5

i went to the doctor to get tested for herpes, it came back negative. the doc said she doesn't believe the results were correct, what should i assume?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: It could be challenging and confusing to diagnose. Incubation could be 2-12 day after exposure.  You may have painfulf burning blister, burning with urination or no symptoms. May be shedding (passing virus) with no symptoms. Blood test could be negative so  repeat it in 6-12 weeks. Testing fresh blister  tends to be more sensitive   if clinically suspicious is better to treat even if test is neg.

Question 6

is is possible to get hsv herpes on stomach and back?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Herpes simplex is usually seen on the surface of mucous membranes or surrounding tissue.  It produces "cold sores" and genital lesions.  What i suspect is that you may be seeing herpes zoster on the abdominal wall or back.  Usually this will be confined to one side and affect only the area of skin served by one nerve root.  This is the virus that causes chickenpox & reactivates to shingles later.

Question 7

can u get herpes if someone touches a sore on their body then touches a gas pump, then u touch and use the gas pump and rub someones back after? (i was the one getting my back rubbed) can it spread to my back? i have pimples/ some open?

Accepted Answer

: No risk at all. You cannot catch herpes except by someone's herpes sore coming in direct contact with your genital area, mouth, etc. The virus is never transmitted by indirect exposure or by contact with contaminated surfaces, hands, fingers, etc. Don't worry about this.

Question 8

i have large bumps on the back of my tongue, bad breathe, white patches on my tongue, and extra mucus. i have a feeling its oral herpes, if it is will i ever get my tongue back to normal and mouth back to normal. is there something i can take?

Accepted Answer

Probably not hsv: The symptoms of oral herpes are painful blisters, or ulcerations on your lips or the inside of your mouth.  Herpes does not cause any lesions on the tongue.  Make sure to brush your teeth regularly and consider seeing a doctor for the other symptoms as it could be a sign of another infection

Question 9

can a pen shaped sore thats located in back of the throat be herpes? bc i had that, i couldnt get it looked at bc how fast it disappeared, lasted me a day or 2 without medication. this was my first outbreak. got herpes from cheek kisses?

Accepted Answer

: If the throat sore was the only symptom, probably it was not herpes. First oral infections with HSV usually cause multiple sores in the mouth, not one; and cannot heal in less than a week or so, often up to 2-3 weeks. And catching herpes from a brief cheek kiss is very unlikely.

Question 10

i am ppregnant. 37.  i am to get retested for chylmadia and herpes 1.  if these come back positive how will it affect pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Untreated chlamydia might cause neonatal conjuctivitis and respiratory illness. Herpes might cause fetal neurological disease and need to perform a cesarean section if present at the time of delivery. So both can affect anyones pregnancy.

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Have herpes 1. took valtrex (valacyclovir). i am to get retested. is there any chance herpes 1 can come back negative?

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I recently shared a spoon with someone, can i get oral herpes? no sign of breakout. spoon went back in soup before i used.

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I went to the doctor to get tested for herpes, it came back negative. the doc said she doesn't believe the results were correct, what should i assume?

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Is is possible to get hsv herpes on stomach and back?

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Can u get herpes if someone touches a sore on their body then touches a gas pump, then u touch and use the gas pump and rub someones back after? (i was the one getting my back rubbed) can it spread to my back? i have pimples/ some open?

A member asked:

I have large bumps on the back of my tongue, bad breathe, white patches on my tongue, and extra mucus. i have a feeling its oral herpes, if it is will i ever get my tongue back to normal and mouth back to normal. is there something i can take?

A member asked:

Can a pen shaped sore thats located in back of the throat be herpes? bc i had that, i couldnt get it looked at bc how fast it disappeared, lasted me a day or 2 without medication. this was my first outbreak. got herpes from cheek kisses?

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I am ppregnant. 37. i am to get retested for chylmadia and herpes 1. if these come back positive how will it affect pregnancy?

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