Question 1

what bacteria/viruses cause herpes simplex?

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Virus: There are two types of herpes viruses that are most common.Type one causes cold sores and the 2nd types causes genital herpes,  although in this day pf different sexual mores the. Two can be interchangeable.

Question 2

could mostly everyone have herpes simplex virus?

Accepted Answer

Most people have: Been exposed to herpes simplex 1.

Question 3

i'm starting to think i have the herpes simplex 1 virus. could that anyway spread to my boyfriend?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore?: Herpes simplex virus 1 ; 2 infections can be spread to others.

Question 4

what i really meant to ask is how long doesn't take for the herpes simplex to reach your blood after exposed to the virus ?

Accepted Answer

Still the wrong ques: From exposure until first symptom of herpes simplex is typically 4 days. The range is 2 to 12 days. If you already have the same virus nothing happens. Many people do not have the virus, so are apt to get infected from contact. Many such contacts occur without transmission of herpes. Many first infections occur with no symptoms. Sometimes the first infection is very painful and messy. There are pi

Question 5

could i spread the herpes simplex virus?

Accepted Answer

If you have herpes: Simplex 1 and 2 - it is possible to spread it.

Question 6

how can the herpes simplex virus spread?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The transmission of herpes is not 100% with contact but increases with any breaks in skin or contact with mucosal membranes.  One could potentially "auto-inoculate" or spread the herpes virus to different parts of their body this way if there is contact with contents of a herpes rash to the other body part(s).

Question 7

herpes simplex virus 2. how dangerous is it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dangerous can mean different things to different people. It can be dangerous because it causes genital lesions which are hazardous to your sex life. It can also rarely cause meningoencephalitis (brain and surrounding tissue infection) which is far more life threatening. However, the most common presentation of hsv-2 is genital herpes, which is not life threatening.

Question 8

how do i know if i have herpes simplex virus ?

Accepted Answer

Testing: A herpes viral culture can determine if a rash is due to the herpes virus.  A doctor can perform this if there is an active lesion.  If there is no active lesion, a blood test can be performed to determine if there are antibodies against any recent or past herpes infection.

Question 9

what bacteria/virus is the cause of herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus: Herpes simplex is caused by one of the 2 types of herpes virus. To give you more information have a look at this web site:  http://www.Aad.Org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/e---h/herpes-simplex
since herpes is a viral condition it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antiviral medicines like Acyclovir are often used depending on each patient's circumstances.

Question 10

in what way can a child get herpes simplex virus 1?

Accepted Answer

From a kiss.: A cold sore is another name for a herpes sore.  Most children i see with their first episode of herpes are about 2 years old.  It is usually from being kissed by a parent or relative with the active infection, within the prior 2 weeks.

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