Question 1

i have hsv 2..how likely can my children get it?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: HSV 2 can be in the genital area or in the mouth area. Most often it is in the genital area. If yours is genital then it is not likely that your children would get it. It is most often transmitted during sexual contact. You should be careful though during an outbreak not to touch the blisters and then touch your children. Hope this helps and thanks for using Healthtap.

Question 2

i have hsv 2 . and my son came up to me and kissed me on the corner of my mouth is it possible he will too now have hsv. i pray to god not i try to teach my children to not kiss me and i wash my hands so often to keep them from contracting anything?

Accepted Answer

: If you have active herpes lesions on the skin and another person comes in close contact with those lesions, the virus can be transmitted to that person. If there are no lesions in the area, the virus would be not transmitted to another person.

Question 3

can hsv be cure?

Accepted Answer

Herpes un-curable: Nope.  Not at this time. But the infection can be suppressed by medications if there is any risk of contagiousness or recurring outbreaks and sores.

Question 4

can u get hsv from toilet?

Accepted Answer

No: Hsv transmission requires direct contact of mucus membrane to mucus membrane, either oral or genital.

Question 5

what does hsv lgg a positive mean?

Accepted Answer

Antibodies: It indicates that you have antibodies to HSV.  There are two types of HSV...type 1 and type 2.  The common antibodies are IgG (long term) and IgM (short term).  I usually recommend testing for IgG and IgM and reflex to type specific (type 1 and/or type 2) to allow better interpretation of your results.

Question 6

is 6 months long enough for hsv testing ?

Accepted Answer

They'll be accurate: There are thousands of lab tests, so doctors and patients have to pick the ones that are needed for a particular situation. Tests are not chosen randomly, so a patient should talk about his or her symptoms and ask about the testing. Sometimes the doctor suspects a different disease and will order tests. A person with no herpes lesions or herpes-related issues usually does not need a herpes test.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: hsv?

Accepted Answer

HSV: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the virus that causes Herpetic infections.

Question 8

is there any medication i should take for hsv one?

Accepted Answer

: If there is an "active" painful ulcer on your lips or gums, antiviral meds can assist in shortening the duration of the ulcer.  If a sore is in the genital area, antivirals will work as well.  See your gyn physician for an exam and medication.  HSV is very contagious, but is in a dormant stage and unaffected by medication until emerging as a painful sore: not possible to "cure" this virus.

Question 9

what to do when i fall in love with a man who has hsv?

Accepted Answer

Love him: No one is perfect. So this guy has hsv. There are now anti-virals that can keep viral loads down and decrease transmission rates. Both of you talk to an infectious disease specialist together about ways to decrease your risks. But if you love this man, then love conquers all, and you can work with this. It is not a death sentence and can be dealt with if both of you are motivated to do so.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: hsv type 1 and 2?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Hsv is herpes simplex virus, which can be subdivided into types 1 and 2.  Classically, it was though that type 1 was responsible for oral blisters, while type 2 was responsible for genital blisters; it has now been shown that either can be present in either location.

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I have hsv 2..how likely can my children get it?

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I have hsv 2 . and my son came up to me and kissed me on the corner of my mouth is it possible he will too now have hsv. i pray to god not i try to teach my children to not kiss me and i wash my hands so often to keep them from contracting anything?

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Can hsv be cure?

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Can u get hsv from toilet?

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What does hsv lgg a positive mean?

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Is 6 months long enough for hsv testing ?

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What is the definition or description of: hsv?

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Is there any medication i should take for hsv one?

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What to do when i fall in love with a man who has hsv?

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What is the definition or description of: hsv type 1 and 2?

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