Question 1

i have had hsv-1 since i was a kid. i did not know it was caused from herpes. is it life threatening? i'm scared

Accepted Answer

NO: Not life threatening in any way, you just must be aware and advise your partners accordingly.

Question 2

is it true that the herpes simplex infection deadly?

Accepted Answer

See below: If a neonate has an infection of the central nervous system there can be complications, and maybe life threatening. Otherwise, no.

Question 3

saw something on tv today about herpes infection killing babies. is this complete lies? i thought herpes was just a rash and not deadly at all?

Accepted Answer

Reality bites: A baby born to a mother during her first herpes outbreak  has a significant risk of developing herpes encephalitis and dying or ending up with severe brain damage. That risk drops significantly  for recurrent outbreaks but some have c-section deliveries to avoid any risk. I've cared for these babies born to mothers who were not aware of the problem.A brain damaged baby is not what they wanted.

Question 4

how long does it take for herpes or any other sextual transmited diseases to show in your blood  !? plz its really important

Accepted Answer

Herpes: It takes about 2 to 6 weeks for an antibody response to develop to a clinically measurable level. The variation depends somewhat on which type of antibody ( igm or igg) the particular test method is measuring.  However not all stds are diagnosed by a blood test.  Some of them need clinical symptoms. See your doctor if you are worried.

Question 5

my partner has herpes but has not had an outbreak for 1 and 1/2 years. he claims he has never transmitted the disease. how at risk am i of herpes?

Accepted Answer

High risk: Especially with unprotected sex. Easiest way to check is to talk to u'r doctor about HSV IgG antibody testing. Of this is positive would mean u have it.

Question 6

is there any other diseases that mimic's herpes?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: ...on what you mean by "mimics". Many things can cause some herpes-like symptoms:  oral impetigo, minor pimples, folliculitis, syphilis, some yeast infections, various kinds of dermatitis, and more. But almost no mimics if symptoms are typical: blisters/sores, esp. if recurrent and in clusters, sometimes inflamed nodes in the groin, heal in 1-2 weeks. Typical or not, see doctor for exam, testing.

Question 7

could sixth disease mean i have herpes?

Accepted Answer

Sixth disease: is an old fashioned term for roseola, a viral illness most commonly seen in those under the age of 2.  It is caused by a herpes virus, but not the herpes virus I think you are thinking of.  The chicken pox virus, the mono virus and the cold sore virus are in the family of  herpes viruses.

Question 8

is it possible to have an autoimmune disease, contract herpes & receive symptoms a year later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible: Herpes can first cause symptoms a year or more after being infected, especially if the symptoms are mild -- i.e. just a few localized sores, no fever, no inflamed lymph nodes. With multiple lesions, inflamed nodes, etc, you can assume the infection was caught within 3 weeks before symptoms started, usually 3-10 days. All this can happen either with or without an autoimmune disease.

Question 9

i have herpes like symptoms on my genitals. but type 1 and type 2 tests both came negative. can it be wrong ? what else can this disease be ?

Accepted Answer

Behcet's, drug rxn: Behçet's disease or a drug eruption are both possibilities.  You may benefit from a biopsy.  Have a dermatologist or urologist evaluate!

Question 10

if skin is a protective barrier, why doesn't it protect you from herpes or other diseases?how do they infect if theyre in contact with dead skin cell?

Accepted Answer

It does...: Although some organisms can penetrate intact skin herpes does not. The herpes virus infects by coming into contact with a mucus membrane like the mouth, vaginal canal or the male urethra. Hope this helps.

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I have had hsv-1 since i was a kid. i did not know it was caused from herpes. is it life threatening? i'm scared

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Is it true that the herpes simplex infection deadly?

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Saw something on tv today about herpes infection killing babies. is this complete lies? i thought herpes was just a rash and not deadly at all?

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How long does it take for herpes or any other sextual transmited diseases to show in your blood !? plz its really important

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My partner has herpes but has not had an outbreak for 1 and 1/2 years. he claims he has never transmitted the disease. how at risk am i of herpes?

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Is there any other diseases that mimic's herpes?

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Could sixth disease mean i have herpes?

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Is it possible to have an autoimmune disease, contract herpes & receive symptoms a year later?

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I have herpes like symptoms on my genitals. but type 1 and type 2 tests both came negative. can it be wrong ? what else can this disease be ?

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If skin is a protective barrier, why doesn't it protect you from herpes or other diseases?how do they infect if theyre in contact with dead skin cell?

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