Question 1

what percentage of people living with the herpes simplex virus will show symptoms?

Accepted Answer

10%: Although genital herpes is extremely common, experts estimate that only 10% of the population is aware that they have it. The most common presentation of a herpes outbreak is no sign - yet it can still be transmitted to a partner.

Question 2

what is herpes simplex 6?

Accepted Answer

Human herpesvirus 6: You probably don't mean herpes simplex, but human herpesvirus 6 (HHV6). It's one of 9 human herpesviruses, including herpes simpex virus types 1 and 2, Epstein Barr virus (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and the numbered HHV series. HHV6 causes the common childhood rash called roseola, or exanthem subitum. There has been controversy about a link to multiple sclerosis, but probably not real.

Question 3

can herpes simplex be cured?

Accepted Answer

Treated, not cured: All infections with herpes simplex virus, either type 1 or 2 (HSV1, HSV2) last for life and cannot be cured. However, there are effective treatments to speed healing of outbreaks, and to reduce the frequency of outbreaks and help prevent sexual transmission of genital HSV2 infections to partners.

Question 4

what is herpes simplex type 1?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Hsv ! is the name for cold sores that commonly occur on the lips.

Question 5

how can people get herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

HSV - 1 ; 2: The herpes simplex virus-1 is most often the cause of cold sores. It can be spread to the mouth or lips through activities like kissing. It can spread to the genitals by mouth to genital contact or genital to genital contact. Herpes simplex virus -2 can be spread through vaginal, anal ; oral sex.

Question 6

can people die form herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible but: is rare. Herpes simplex mostly confines to generals or oral cavity during the remissions virus stay dormant  in the nerve roots , some times invades brain membranes  may cause fulminant encephalitis , which is fortunately rare.

Question 7

how do people contract herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Skin to skin contact: Other methods are possible, but not proven.

Question 8

in what way can you get herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Physical contact: It requires intimate contact to contract the herpes virus.

Question 9

what are some symptoms of herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Mnay: First time around you may get systemic symptoms of fever, chills, malaise, an outbreak of numerous blister-like lesions on the genetalia which will rupture and leave very tender and painful ulcers which may last as long as 10-14days.  The female genetalia may become swollen and tender to the point that she cannot walk.  The man can develop severe swelling which may partially impede free urination.

Question 10

how can you tell you have herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Painful sore: Usually a blister, starting with a feverish feeling going to a sore usually a whitish center with red perimeter usually painful and will last 10-14 day.

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