Question 1

is it possible to get herpes from someone who is in the incubation stage and yet to ever have an outbreak at that point?

Accepted Answer

Strange question: Most transmission of herpes occurs when there is no active lesion, often from a person who does not realize they carry it.

Question 2

what is incubation period for herpes? sat on toilet after person with herpes used it and scared!

Accepted Answer

A week: If you do a blood test you are likely to find that you already have the virus without any diagnostic symptoms. If this is the case you are immune. Catching it from a toilet seat is possible but extremely rare.

Question 3

what. is the incubation period for genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

4-10 days: A primary or new infection will show up in about one week and take several weeks to resolve.  Many new cases are from hsv1 as a result of oral sex.

Question 4

a friend is suddenly positive for genital herpes, her doctor said the incubation period is short so does this mean her partner cheated?

Accepted Answer

: Ask your partner. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection and if you have sex with your "partner" you are at risk of catching the infection.  Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Get HPV vaccine.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what is herpes?

Accepted Answer

Virus family: Herpes is a family of viruses characterized by small blister-like (vesicles) rash & by staying in the body until triggered again. Most common ones are herpes simplex i & ii which cause cold sores and genital sores. Chickenpox is a herpes virus that can reappear later in life as shingles. Epstein-barr & cytomegalovirus, roseola virus, & cause of kaposi's sarcoma are all herpes viruses.

Question 6

signs of herpes?

Accepted Answer

Painful ulcers: Genital herpes is a viral infection that most commonly presents w/ painful sores or ulcers in the  genital area (boxer short distribution).  Outbreak can start as pain & itching.  There may be small red bumps or tiny white blisters. Some pts have pain w/ urinating, recurrent vaginal irritation, painful lymph nodes in groin, pain down leg. Inital outbreak may feel like flu. Sometimes no symptoms.

Question 7

is herpes serious?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Herpes simplex  when sexually transmitted to an otherwise healthy adult usually manifests as a group of burning or painful blisters.  The problem in these individuals is the high potential for reccurrence and it's contagious nature. 
Herpes simplex infections in those with a poor or compromised immune system  such as aids or neonates on the other hand can be very serious.

Question 8

can herpes be cured?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes simplex virus, like all members of this group of viruses, acts like a squatter.  Sets up shop in your body and remains there for the rest of your life, although you may never have symptoms.

Question 9

i think i have herpes

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Question 10

how did i get herpes?

Accepted Answer

From someone else: You get herpes from someone else who has it.  Hsv-2 is usually transmitted sexually.  Hsv-1, the cause of cold sores, is often acquired earlier in life through close personal contact that isn't sexual.

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