Question 1

how contagious is herpes?

Accepted Answer

Very: Herpes virus can be shed even when person is asymptomatic, and can occur with very close contact. See:  http://stdtesting.Com/how-many-people-have-herpes     --for more information and helpful links.

Question 2

how is herpes contagious?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Herpes is caught skin to skin. One does not gave to have a herpes sore to be contagious. There is viral shedding at the site infection occurred.

Question 3

is it true that herpes contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Genital herpes can easily spread between partners  avoiding genital/genital or oral/genital contact with an infected partner is key.  Because it is so common, it is a good bet that your partner has it, as well.   If, after testing, you both have genital herpes, it is less of a concern.  Valtrex (valacyclovir) has been shown to reduce transmission between partners and to a newborn.

Question 4

need to know is type two herpes contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hsv-2 or herpes simplex virus 2 is contagious.  The means of transmission are generally from direct contact and passage through compromised skin or mucous membranes such as during intercourse.

Question 5

if i have herpes will i always be contagious?

Accepted Answer

In general: Once someone is diagnosed with genital herpes, they should always consider themselves able to transmit the herpes virus to any sexual partners, regardless if there is an active lesion or not.  Using a condom can greatly reduce the risk of transmission.

Question 6

can herpes be living and contagious and dry surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Nope. It is transmitted skin to skin or saliva to skin in most cases. It is not transmitted from inanimate objects.

Question 7

how contagious is your herpes after having it for over a year?

Accepted Answer

Does not change: If you have active open lesions you are never less transmissible than the first time you have it.  Men generally transmit this less frequently when asymptomatic than do women who may be vaginally shedding the virus even in the absence of active lesions.

Question 8

is there anything such as herpes 2nd dimension ? if there is..is it contagious ? what are the symptoms ?  is there a cure to this ?

Accepted Answer

No: There is herpes simplex types 1 and 2.  Type 2 typically causes genital infection with painful blisters and can transmit to others by intercourse.  All the herpesviruses develop latency in the body and can recur.

Question 9

about how long before seeing herpes lesions do you start being contagious?like if you wake up with it how long had you been contagious leading up it?

Accepted Answer

NO easy answer: You are the most contagious when you have active, open lesions. However, carriers can be asymptomatic shedders, meaning you could pass it on without having any lesions.  Talk with your doctor about ways to prevent transmission.

Question 10

sacral herpes  - just as contagious ?

Accepted Answer

YES: If the person takes 1 valacyclovir or acyclovir a day she will be less cantagious but not complete protection. This med can also be used at onset of any attack to make it less severe. Herpes virus will be present on the skin sometimes when there are no symptoms.

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