Question 1

how do you contract the herpes virus?

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...: You can get genital herpes by having sex (oral, vaginal, anal) with someone who has herpes. The virus can be found in the sores, but there does not need to be an open sore to get the virus. This is known as “asymptomatic shedding.” there is treatment but no cure. Latex condoms decrease risk of getting herpes.

Question 2

is the herpes virus harmful to the body?

Accepted Answer

Contagious: Cold sores (also called fever blisters.) groups of fluid-filled blisters that often erupt around the lips and sometimes under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and are very contagious. The initial infection (primary herpes) may be confused with a cold or flu and can cause painful lesions to erupt throughout the mouth. Once a person is infected wi.

Question 3

how bad to the body is the herpes virus?

Accepted Answer

Usually not serious: Usually not serious at all -- for most people it becomes an inconvenience more than a serious health problem. The biggest problem for many is stigma and anxietyrelated to chance of recurrent outbreaks, preventing transmission to others, and so on. Effective treatment is available to reduce outbreak frequency and protect partners. A lot depends on oral vs genital and virus type (HSV1 vs HSV2).

Question 4

can i join the army if i have herpes virus?

Accepted Answer

Having : Herpes  Simplex Virus is not generally not medically disqualifying for military service.  However :  &quot;Current or history of genital infection or ulceration, including, but not limited to herpes genitalis (054.13) and condyloma acuminatum (078.11), if of sufficient severity to require frequent intervention or to interfere with normal function, is disqualifying.&quot;

Question 5

how detrimental to the body is the herpes virus?

Accepted Answer

In general: In an immunocompetent host (a person with a healthy immune system), a herpes simplex infection is not accepted as a disease process that causes significant mortality (deaths) or morbidity (health related hardships).

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: herpes virus?

Accepted Answer

Herperviridae: Viruses from the family herperviridae. At least seven species of herpesvirus are known to be infectious to man: herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, varicella zoster virus, epstein-barr virus, cytomegalovirus, human herpesvirus 6, and human herpesvirus 7.

Question 7

where all on your body can you catch  the herpes virus?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere.: You can get herpes virtually anywhere.

Question 8

can the herpes virus 1 and/or 2 affect you neurologicaly?

Accepted Answer

If your have the: Misfortune  of having an encephalitis , which  is rare unless you are immunosupressed.

Question 9

how will you know which person spread the herpes virus to you?

Accepted Answer

Ask if they have or: Cold sores (also called fever blisters.) groups of fluid-filled blisters that often erupt around the lips and sometimes under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and are very contagious. The initial infection (primary herpes) may be confused with a cold or flu and can cause painful lesions to erupt throughout the mouth. Once a person is infected wi.

Question 10

for what length of time can the herpes virus survive on a object?

Accepted Answer

Not long: On most surfaces, maximum survival is measured in a matter of seconds.  It may be prolonged on warm, wet surfaces, but it still remains a very delicate virus outside the body.

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