Question 1

how likely is it to pass herpes 2 to your baby through a c-section?

Accepted Answer

Very Unlikely: This is very unlikely and why we do c-sections

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Question 2

had herpes no signs now can i still pass it on?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Through a process called viral shedding.

Question 3

if i have herpes and no out break can i still pass it on?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can still shed virus even when asymptomatic; that being said, you are most contagious when you are having an outbreak.

Question 4

is it possible to pass herpes to someone who already has it?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex virus: If the person already has herpes simplex i you wouldn't pass that on to them (oral).  If the person already has herpes simplex ii, you would  not pass that on to them either (genital).

Question 5

i had herpes got tested couple months ago im fine can i still pass it on?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: It is not clear from your question where the herpetic eruption occurred.  If this was genital herpes the answer is yes, you can pass it on because there is still viral shedding vaginally even in the absence of overt lesions. Good luck. If this doesn't answer your question, rephrase and ask again.

Question 6

is there an amount of time that passes if you've been exposed to herpes where you are safe of not getting it?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: I am not sure what you are really asking. But six to twelve weeks past exposure if there is no IgM or IgG antibodies then you are free and clear.

Question 7

can i pass my herpes by kissing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes especially if you have open lesions.

Question 8

can i pass herpes to my toddler?

Accepted Answer

Risk of herpes : There are 2 kinds of herpes- the cold sore type (HSV-1) &amp; genital herpes (HSV-2). Both viruses cause painful, unsightly red blistery lesions when they flare up. These are infectious to the touch to others. For transmission to a child, it's possible for HSV-1 the cold sore virus to come across in saliva such as sharing drinks/utensils/wet kissing etc. During times of outbreak- TRY HARD 2 limit that

Question 9

can you pass herpes from drinking?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: It partially depends if you mean hsv1 or hsv2. These are usually passed with skin to skin contact.  If you drink something from a glass or cup and then share with another, i guess in theory its possible but likely very rare, like maybe 1 case in a million or so.

Question 10

can u pass herpes to your unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Rare but deadly: This disease is uncommon but can occur in women who have had herpes and are shedding the virus around the time of delivery. It can be hard to tell when you rarely have outbreaks. Some women choose to have a scheduled c-section delivery to reduce the risk.

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