Question 1

how can the herpes simplex virus spread?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The transmission of herpes is not 100% with contact but increases with any breaks in skin or contact with mucosal membranes.  One could potentially "auto-inoculate" or spread the herpes virus to different parts of their body this way if there is contact with contents of a herpes rash to the other body part(s).

Question 2

herpes simplex virus 2. how dangerous is it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dangerous can mean different things to different people. It can be dangerous because it causes genital lesions which are hazardous to your sex life. It can also rarely cause meningoencephalitis (brain and surrounding tissue infection) which is far more life threatening. However, the most common presentation of hsv-2 is genital herpes, which is not life threatening.

Question 3

how do i know if i have herpes simplex virus ?

Accepted Answer

Testing: A herpes viral culture can determine if a rash is due to the herpes virus.  A doctor can perform this if there is an active lesion.  If there is no active lesion, a blood test can be performed to determine if there are antibodies against any recent or past herpes infection.

Question 4

could mostly everyone have herpes simplex virus?

Accepted Answer

Most people have: Been exposed to herpes simplex 1.

Question 5

in what way can a child get herpes simplex virus 1?

Accepted Answer

From a kiss.: A cold sore is another name for a herpes sore.  Most children i see with their first episode of herpes are about 2 years old.  It is usually from being kissed by a parent or relative with the active infection, within the prior 2 weeks.

Question 6

should you take medication for herpes simplex virus 1?

Accepted Answer

How Severe?: Most cases of herpes simplex i will resolve within a few days without treatment.  Routine use of a broad spectrum sunscreen will help prevent and reduce the frequency of episodes.

If the blisters are numerous with discomfort, an oral antiviral drug may be prescribed (valacyclovir, acyclovir, famciclovir).

Question 7

do i need to take medication for herpes simplex virus 1?

Accepted Answer

No: Most episodes will resolve without treatment.  Treatment will hasten resolution and can prevent frequent recurrences.

Question 8

question about herpes simplex virus 2. is that the good kind?

Accepted Answer

Worse than HSV-2: There's no "good kind" of herpes, but hsv-2 is worse than hiv-1.  It's sexually transmitted and causes recurrent genital herpes, whereas hsv-1 usually just causes cold sores.

Question 9

how do i tell if i've got the herpes simplex virus or something?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor .: You need to come in and see your doctor , we can do a culture to tell for sure what you have . You need to be treated for any ulcer you may have down there ! remember you may also be infecting your partner so make sure and come in sooner then later :).

Question 10

how can i determine what form of the herpes simplex virus i have?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: can order a lab test that will determine this.

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