Question 1

how many different types of herpes viruses are there?

Accepted Answer

About 6: The two most common types of herpes virus r type 1 and type 2. Type 1 causes cold sores and type 2 causes genital herpes. With the sexual mores of today type 1 and type 2 maybe interchangeable.

Question 2

is there a virus similar to herpes 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes simplex 2 is a virus. Herpes simplex 1 is a virus similar to herpes type 2.

Question 3

is herpes one and herpes two the same virus or not?

Accepted Answer

HSV-1/HSV-2: Herpes simplex viruses , which are commonly known as herpes, are categorized into herpes type 1 and herpes type 2. Generally herpes type 1 causes sores in the area of the mouth and lips. Although HSV-1 can cause genital herpes the majority of cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2.

Question 4

could herpes test detect the virus if its type i or ii?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Laboratory tests can be used to diagnose herpes simplex virus. A dna blood test (blood, lesion, spinal fluid) can  be used ; will differentiate hsv1 ; hsv2.Blood is used to detect hsv antibodies. A viral culture can be done w  scraping of a lesion.

Question 5

is it possible to be exposed to herpes and not get the virus?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Nothing is absolute.  This would depend upon the manner in which one was exposed and what the viral load to which they were exposed was.

Question 6

is there a virus that causes symptoms similar to herpes 1 & 2?

Accepted Answer

...: In the us, amongst sexually active people the most common causes of genital ulcers are herpes and syphilis. Less common causes are chancroid and donovanosis. Non-infectious causes can include fixed drug reaction and behcet's. A visit to the doctor can help determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 7

will herpes medication stop the virus from surfacing completely?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes when herpes medication is taken at the moment that a patient starts to feel a 'burn" in an area, the lesion fails to appear. However, most often the medication simply shortens the length of time of the lesions appearance on the skin surface.

Question 8

how do you know who passed herpes to each other .   who had the virus first?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to know: This is a difficult question especially when both partners have had additional partners.  There is a blood test that shows antibody status for hsv which may help determine whether you have been exposed to the virus previously.  However, this doesn't help when both partners are infected.

Question 9

if i have herpes and give someone oral am i automatically spreading the virus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: If you have active herpes blisters near your mouth, yes, probably. If you don't have any active lesions, possibly (that is controversial). Your doctor or a dermatologist can prescribe one of several antiviral medications that will decrease the chances of spreading the virus.

Question 10

what is the safest way to be intimate with a woman with herpes with a less likely chance of contracting the virus?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: First we need to know what type of herpes she has.  Second, where does she have it?  If it is not known then there is no way to test or guess where she is contagious.  Many people are being put on a herpes mediation to suppress viral shedding, but this lowers the risk of transmission by 50% at most. 90% of people with herpes do not have an outbreak and thus cannot tell us where they are infected.

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