Question 1

herpes type 2?

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Just two words?: Can't tell what the question is with only two words. That said, there are eight currently identified types of the human herpes virus family: herpes 1 (HHV1), herpes 2 (HHV2), varicella zoster (HHV3, chicken pox, shingles), Ebstein Barr (HHV4, EBV), cytomegalovirus (HHV5, CMV), roseola (HHV6, sixth disease), human herpes virus 7 (HHV7), and Kaposi's sarcoma herpes virus (HHV8).

Question 2

herpes type 2 cure?

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No, not yet: There is no cure for oral or genital herpes, but antiviral medications are helpful in preventing or clearing up herpes sores. Topical antiviral creams are somewhat helpful but not as helpful as oral medications. To treat an outbreak, one should start the medication as soon as possible to get the best effect.

Question 3

who should be tested for herpes type 2?

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: Excellent question. A first outbreak should be tested for sure, PCR to diagnose the infection and to distinguish HSV1 versus HSV2. The herpes blood tests should be used with caution:  the results often are false (positive in people without infection, negative even in those with HSV2). The main thing is to avoid blood tests if there are no symptoms or known contact with an HSV2 infected partner.

Question 4

how do you get herpes type 2 and what do i do now?

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By having sex: Type 2 herpes virus causes genital herpes, you contact by having sexual intercourse vaginal or rectal, and oral sex, with a partner who has active lesions.

Question 5

why do i test positive to herpes type 2 and my partner to test negative?

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Contagious but...: Herpes is a contagious std which is at its most contagious when you have active lesions.When lesions are not present, the disease can still be contagious but less so. Things that can reduce the odds of spreading to your partner are avoiding sex with active lesions, using anti-viral suppressive meds daily (your doc can help with this) and condoms, but nothing is perfect. Try www.Herpes.Org for info.

Question 6

is herpes type 2 curable or treatable?

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Treatable, no cure: All HSV2 (or HSV1) infections are lifelong and no cure exists. (Do not be tempted by scam cures you may find online!)  However, it certainly is treatable to speed healing of the first infection, to reduce the frequency and severity of recurrent outbreaks, and to reduce the risk of transmission to sex partners. Talk with your doctor about valacyclovir (best, more expensive) or acyclovir. Good luck.

Question 7

can i give oral sex if i am having herpes type 2?

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Not if oral carrier: If you have oral herpes or are carrying the virus there, you can spread it by oral sex.

Question 8

how to get througha herpes type 2 breakout faster.

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Anti-viral meds: There are Anti-viral medications that can help shorten the duration.  good luck.

Question 9

i have herpes type 2 ...can i safely give oral to my non infected boyfriend ?

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Details matter: How do you know if you have hsv1 or 2? Sometimes genital herpes is type 1. Most people already have type 1 and cannot get it from another person. Has your boyfriend had a blood test to define his herpes status? Most people who harbor herpes, type 1 or 2 or both, have no symptoms and are not aware that they already have it. Ask again after you know the details.

Question 10

to :uveites ophtalmologist , does herpes type 2 can be a cause of the uveites ?

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Uveitis: Yes herpes simplex types 1 abd 2 can result in uveitis.

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