Question 1

how can you tell if someone has herpes? and what different types are there? is there a cure for herpes or not?

Accepted Answer

About herpes: If a patient sees no lesions, it is hard to guess whether or not any symptoms are from herpes. One's doctor can help by doing blood tests for herpes antibodies. If symptoms are happening often, perhaps a trial of preventive medication can be done if the blood antibodies are positive for herpes. The partner's antibodies should be checked too, because one typically only catches herpes from a person.

Question 2

how are herpes 1 and herpes2 different?

Accepted Answer

HSV-1 ; HSV -2: Hsv -1 is the main cause for cold sores but also can be spread to the genital area. Hsv -2 causes most herpes simplex infections of the genital region but can also cause oral lesions.

Question 3

how many different types of herpes viruses are there?

Accepted Answer

About 6: The two most common types of herpes virus r type 1 and type 2. Type 1 causes cold sores and type 2 causes genital herpes. With the sexual mores of today type 1 and type 2 maybe interchangeable.

Question 4

can someone contract herpes if they share a drink but use different straws?

Accepted Answer

Low probability: Herpes Simplex infection is transmitted through bodily fluids so if there was no contact with saliva then the chances are low. But in any case infection is present in 60% of the general population from childhood

Question 5

please tell me will my life be different if i was infected with herpes? either physically, mentally, emotionally and socially?

Accepted Answer

This is a very good : question. We believe probably as many as 75% of the population carries the virus, so it is quite common. The good news is that it doesn't cause cancer, but is emotionally and socially upsetting. Know your options, and now there are many. You can reduce shedding to one day a year by taking daily antivirals . see a derm to get more answers. knowledge is power

Question 6

how are genetal herpes and syphilis different?

Accepted Answer

Virus vs Bacteria: They are 2 totally different sexually transmitted diseases.  Herpes is a virus and syphillis is caused by the spirochete bacteria treponema pallidum.

Question 7

can you get herpes in different areas of your body?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Herpes simplex virus (hsv) can cause infections that affect the mouth, the face, the genitals, the skin, the buttocks, and the anal area. In general, type i, also known as herpes labialis, causes infections above the waist, most commonly as oral cold sores.Type ii infections occur mainly below the waist, leading to genital herpes.

Question 8

i was wondering what are the different kind of herpes?

Accepted Answer

HSV: It is a great deal to type.  I would prefer to refer you to the american academy of dermatology website for a thorough explanation: http://www.Aad.Org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/e---h/herpes-simplex.

Question 9

how many different types of herpes are there & how are they related?

Accepted Answer

Several: There is herpes simplex 1and 2, infectious mono, herpes zoster and others.

Question 10

how are cold sores and herpes different?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: Cold sores are caused by one of the human herpes virus subtypes hsv 1 or 2.

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