Question 1

can you get hsv1 if someone with a non active or active cold sore takes a bite out of your sandwich?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not. HSV almost always requires direct skin-to-skin contact for transmission to occur. Anyway, since half of all people have HSV1 (often without symptoms), you may already be infected. If so, you are immune to acquiring a new HSV1 infection.

Question 2

is there still a chance hsv1 will not be passed on during oral with a mostly healed cold sore or will it for sure be passed?

Accepted Answer

Always a chance: No way to know for sure.  Avoid doing this around the time of cold sore outbreak.  Condoms work well in blocking hsv and come in flavors if that helps.

Question 3

how do the rates of transmission for hsv1 vary between when a sore is present, during prodrome, and when no sore is present? i

Accepted Answer

Vesicles : The vesicular stage is the most contagious. The tiny little fluid filled vesicles contain live virus and is most easily transmissible.

Question 4

is it 100% guaranteed to pass on hsv1 thru oral to a male with a mostly healed cold sore or is there still a chance he is safe?

Accepted Answer

Your out: Your both taking a large risk in any type of oral sex since cold sore is not 100% healed. Think about other possible contracts-hpv-hiv.

Question 5

how high (%) are chances of passing on hsv1 with an active sore through kissing and oral sex?does the other one automatically have hsv1, too?

Accepted Answer

HSV1 transmission: There is no way to know the exact risk. For sure the partner will not "automatically" be infected. Among other things, many people have HSV1 but don't know it; they will not be infected, because the immune system prevents reinfection with the same HSV type. But for sure the infected person should avoid exposing other persons by kissing or performaing oral sex during outbreaks.

Question 6

my bf had a cold sore. 2 weeks later i tested pos for hsv1. after i knew he got tested after and tested neg. only been with him. how is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Episodic...: The HSV group of viruses come and go.  A healthy immune system is a good defense. You may consider a follow up test in about a year to determine if one is a chronic carrier of the virus.

Question 7

noticed cold sore after performing oral sex on my partner.how likely is it that he got infected by hsv1?i feel terrible that i did not notice it.

Accepted Answer

Transmitting HSV1: I just answered your other question. This gives more information. Most likely he won't get infected after a single exposure. As in my other reply, he is not at risk if he has had HSV1 himself. Main thing now is for him to be on the lookout for early symptoms so he can be examined and treated promptly if they show up. Good luck!

Question 8

have extreme cold sore phobia. how long can hsv1 survive on dry surfaces outside the body? seen crazy estimates ranging from 10 sec to 8 weeks! truth?

Accepted Answer

Consider this:: Most people have had HSV1 since childhood but just never get fever blisters.  Why don't you see if you can get tested to see if you already have it?  Whether or not it ever causes a fever blister is hard to predict. As for survival on dry surfaces, is very unlikely.  As for your phobia, there are a lot of other worse germs out there. Practice good hygiene..Much worrying is unhealthy.Treat phobia

Question 9

had hsv1 since a child. gave oral 2 my gf, no visible sign, felt no symptoms of a coldsore niether. 2 days later got a cold sore. does she posb have it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: There is evidence that hsv can be transmitted to a partner even when you don't have active blisters, but it's unusual. You should consider getting a prescription for Valtrex (valacyclovir) or Famvir to decrease the chances of transmission.

Question 10

worried about hsv1 common cold sore. please help? how can i prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Tricky: 58% of people in the us have the virus that makes cold sores.  Not everyone will have outbreaks.
Cold sore on the lip is contact transmitted.
The best way to avoid getting in the first place is not kiss or touch anyone or use towels, utensils or drink from cups who has it.
 Unfortunately, it can still be transmittable when an outbreak is not obvious.

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Can you get hsv1 if someone with a non active or active cold sore takes a bite out of your sandwich?

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Is there still a chance hsv1 will not be passed on during oral with a mostly healed cold sore or will it for sure be passed?

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How do the rates of transmission for hsv1 vary between when a sore is present, during prodrome, and when no sore is present? i

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Is it 100% guaranteed to pass on hsv1 thru oral to a male with a mostly healed cold sore or is there still a chance he is safe?

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How high (%) are chances of passing on hsv1 with an active sore through kissing and oral sex?does the other one automatically have hsv1, too?

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My bf had a cold sore. 2 weeks later i tested pos for hsv1. after i knew he got tested after and tested neg. only been with him. how is that possible?

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Noticed cold sore after performing oral sex on my partner.how likely is it that he got infected by hsv1?i feel terrible that i did not notice it.

A member asked:

Have extreme cold sore phobia. how long can hsv1 survive on dry surfaces outside the body? seen crazy estimates ranging from 10 sec to 8 weeks! truth?

A member asked:

Had hsv1 since a child. gave oral 2 my gf, no visible sign, felt no symptoms of a coldsore niether. 2 days later got a cold sore. does she posb have it?

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Worried about hsv1 common cold sore. please help? how can i prevent this?

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