Question 1

can i do a water fast while on acyclovir ( anti viral drug ) for herpes simplex 1 ?

Accepted Answer

Water intake: It is not a good idea to severely restrict water intake while on acyclovir or most other medications..Inducing dehydration adversely affects your body's metabolism of medications.

Question 2

could you give some one herpes simplex 1 if you don't have a cold sore/fever blister?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The herpes family of viruses are very common. Some people will get outbreaks, others who are exposed may never have an outbreak, and only with a blood test will find out they were ever exposed.

For those who have outbreaks, they can release the virus before a sore is present, either oral or genital sores.

Question 3

why did i get herpes simplex-1?

Accepted Answer

Possibly from : Kissing. It is a common infection that is the most frequent cause of cold sores.

Question 4

where do i get tested for herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

Depends on site: A swab of the oral cavity, urethra, vagina, or anal canal are all sites that can be used to test for herpes, although a blood test can also see if you already have antibodies. The blood test is not as good at determining if you have a current infection, as if you have been exposed --although it also depends on the test performed.

Question 5

please help! what is the cause of herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex Virus: (hsv) 1 causes most oral cases (i.e. Cold sores). However, hsv -2 can also infect the mouth/ oral area.

Question 6

can you tell me is having herpes simplex 1 serious?

Accepted Answer

It's the most common: Reason for cold sores. (hsv-1 may affect the genital area but less frequent). Check out:  herpes  simplex 1:  http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/cold-sore/basics/definition/con-20021310.

Question 7

for how long can herpes simplex 1 live outside body?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Virus: The herpes virus does not survive outside the body for more than about 10 seconds.

Question 8

could you compare and contrast herpes simplex 1 vs 2?

Accepted Answer

Herpes 1 and 2: the majority of Genital Herpes is Type 2 however about a third of genital herpes
is t ype 1 wich usually occurs on the face and is know as a 'cold sore' they are close cousins!
Besides using a condom to prevent spread
of genital herpes, there are a number of antriviral medications that decrease spread and can shorten an outbreak. See your physician for a prescription

Question 9

if i tested positive for herpes simplex 1, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: About 80% of folks have antibodies in their blood. Don't kiss people you aren't married to when there's tingling or blisters on your lips. Especially babies. If fever blisters pop up on your lips, your physician can help. Best wishes.

Question 10

so the bf has herpes simplex 1, what are my risks from this?

Accepted Answer

Viral: Illnesses can pretty much all be transmitted and this one is no different.

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