Question 1

if i have herpes simplex virus-1 cold sore)can i pass genital herpes to my partner through oral sex even if i dont have a cold sore at the time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes it is possible. You can potentially shed the Herpes virus even when you do not have a visible sore and this shedding can transmit the infection.

Question 2

is it possible to give someone else herpes simplex virus if you don't have a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The virus can be shed without the lesion being present.

Question 3

cold sore = herpes simplex virus 1?

Accepted Answer

Eat Yogurt: Herpes simplex virus is when you get little cold sores on the outside of your mouth or the tip of your nose.
Try not to touch the cold sore, you could spred it to other parts of your face or eyes.
Steep a tea bag then cool it- apply to cold sore to releive pain.
Lysine, 3, 000 milligrams daily until the sore goes away. Or eat yogurt which is rich in lysine.
You can buy lip clear which has lysine.

Question 4

what leads to cold sore, herpes simplex virus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An estimated 80% of americans have been exposed to herpes simplex virus type 1. However, not all of those people will get cold sores.  It depends on your immune system. Cold sores are painful liquid filled blisters that can occur on the lips, roof of the mouth or the gums which are caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv-1). Tingling ;/or pain can herald the oncoming of cold sore 1 to 2 days prior.

Question 5

i get mixed information. once someone contracted herpes simplex 1(cold sore virus) when will their first sore appear? will 2 weeks with no sore mean they're in the clear?

Accepted Answer

: Many HSV1 infections never cause any outbreaks or other symptoms. When symptoms do occur, usually they begin 2-5 days after exposure, although on rare occasions it make take up to 3 weeks. (These data are for genital herpes. Most likely it's similar for HSV1 oral infection.)

Question 6

if  a person has oral herpes simplex virus 1 and their partner has it to, can they both be sexual active, like kissing when the cold sore heals?

Accepted Answer

Sure...: I suppose you cann't catch a disease that you already have.  Given that, if you both have hsv-1,  you don't have to worry about transmitting it to your partner...It's already there.

Question 7

if a person with a cold sore kissed me on the cheek, what are the chances i could contract herpes simplex virus 1? i washed it off 5-10 minutes after.

Accepted Answer

HSV 1 is prevalent: More than 3/4 of people have HSV 1. It is quite likely that you have the virus already. If you have had a cold sore, ever, you have HSV 1. Even if you get it, it is not a big deal for an otherwise healthy person.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 8

my husband and kids have been possibly in contact with cold sore virus. i kissed them plenty of times over the years and recently just before a cold sore appeared. how accurate is herpes simplex virus antibody test two days after exposure?

Accepted Answer

: At least half of all people acquire HSV1, so such exposures are nothing special or worrisome. The HSV blood test takes up to 12 weeks to become positive, and is never a way to diagnose newly acquired herpes. In a family situation like this, blood tests should not be necessary. If there are typical cold sore outbreaks, that's enough to be sure of the diagnosis. Or see a doctor for confirmation.

Question 9

what type of herpes simplex virus causes cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 more common: Cold sores on or near the lips are due to recurrence of herpes type 1 or 2. Herpes viruses, after the initial infection, live in a person's nerves and travel down the nerves to the surface to form blisters that break open, spreading more virus. Type 1 is more common on the lips, and type 2 more common on the genitals. With people engaging in oral sex, either type can be in one or both locations.

Question 10

can you tell me is herpes simplex virus (causes cold sores) contagous?

Accepted Answer

YES: If it is expressing any fluid, it is very contagious.

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If i have herpes simplex virus-1 cold sore)can i pass genital herpes to my partner through oral sex even if i dont have a cold sore at the time?

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Is it possible to give someone else herpes simplex virus if you don't have a cold sore?

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Cold sore = herpes simplex virus 1?

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What leads to cold sore, herpes simplex virus?

A member asked:

I get mixed information. once someone contracted herpes simplex 1(cold sore virus) when will their first sore appear? will 2 weeks with no sore mean they're in the clear?

A member asked:

If a person has oral herpes simplex virus 1 and their partner has it to, can they both be sexual active, like kissing when the cold sore heals?

A member asked:

If a person with a cold sore kissed me on the cheek, what are the chances i could contract herpes simplex virus 1? i washed it off 5-10 minutes after.

A member asked:

My husband and kids have been possibly in contact with cold sore virus. i kissed them plenty of times over the years and recently just before a cold sore appeared. how accurate is herpes simplex virus antibody test two days after exposure?

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What type of herpes simplex virus causes cold sores?

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Can you tell me is herpes simplex virus (causes cold sores) contagous?

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