Question 1

i am 26/f unmarried. i have been diagnosed for herpes simplex syndrome two times. what precautions i need to take so that it doesn't come any more?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Herpes lives in your nerves forever once you first have it. You can reduce outbreaks by controlling stress and some medicaitons can prevent or lessen the severity of recurrances.  Your concern should be what to do to prevent spreading it to others. Check the tips and other posts to educate yourself on how to control the disease.

Question 2

i was wondering what are some public safety precautions for herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

A few: Do not kiss anyone while you have an active lesions you should also not share towels or eating utensils.

Question 3

can herpes simplex be cured?

Accepted Answer

Treated, not cured: All infections with herpes simplex virus, either type 1 or 2 (HSV1, HSV2) last for life and cannot be cured. However, there are effective treatments to speed healing of outbreaks, and to reduce the frequency of outbreaks and help prevent sexual transmission of genital HSV2 infections to partners.

Question 4

please help! what is the classification of herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

It is a virus: Which can be sexually transmitted. Herpes simplex virus 1  is most often seen with cold sores (oral) ; herpes simplex 2 is most often seen w genitalia.

Question 5

can i have herpes simplex 2?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Local symptoms from a herpes simplex 2 infection are usually is seen 2 to 12 days after exposure ; consists of a cluster of lesions that look like blisters. The lesions can appear on the penis, anus, labia or cervix ; they can spread, coalesce followed by crusting over. The fluid in the lesions is very contagious. Some people contract herpes simplex 2 without symptoms.

Question 6

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 7

could you be born with herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An infant could acquire herpes infection when traveling through the birth canal. Contracting herpes in the uterus is much rarer.

Question 8

could you help with herpes simplex aids ?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex : ; aids/hiv are two different entities.  Can you please clarify specifically what your question is and re-ask.

Question 9

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 10

what cream should be used for herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Zovirax (acyclovir): You can use zovirax (acyclovir) cream for hsv but oral antivirals are more effective.

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I am 26/f unmarried. i have been diagnosed for herpes simplex syndrome two times. what precautions i need to take so that it doesn't come any more?

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