Question 1

herpes on peni, s what will make it go away?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There are treatments for herpes, but there is no cure for herpes it is forever.

Question 2

what are the chances of getting herpes through someones straw? even if they dont have any open sores?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes virus can be shedded even without eruptions being present. It is spread by skin to skin contact and if live virus was on the straw the virus can be transmitted. However I don't think It's a very likely occurrence.

Question 3

how can you tell if someone has herpes? and what different types are there? is there a cure for herpes or not?

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About herpes: If a patient sees no lesions, it is hard to guess whether or not any symptoms are from herpes. One's doctor can help by doing blood tests for herpes antibodies. If symptoms are happening often, perhaps a trial of preventive medication can be done if the blood antibodies are positive for herpes. The partner's antibodies should be checked too, because one typically only catches herpes from a person.

Question 4

i think i have herpes, i went to the dr, he didnt really say if i had them or not, but i dont know if i have the symptoms or if its imaginary ?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent blisters: Happen with herpes in most cases, if no active lesions it is more difficult to say.   Blood tests can show new or previous exposure.
HSV Type 1 lesions are usually less severe, (cold sores), very common. HSV Type 2 lesions are more severe and numerous, particularly with first outbreak.  Anti viral medication can help decrease recurrences.

Question 5

whats the best herpes test immuno blot or igg?

Accepted Answer

If active lesions: testing for herpes nucleic acids, if no lesion the IGG will show historical infections, by showing antibodies to the virus. The IGG test cannot tell the time of the initial infection.

Question 6

is oral herpes is an s.t.i or not? if not what are other causes?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Herpes is a virus transmitted by contact.  Oral sex could cause genital herpes to spread to the mouth or from the mouth to the genitals.  This is not the only way to get oral herpes however...

Question 7

is herpes serious?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Herpes simplex  when sexually transmitted to an otherwise healthy adult usually manifests as a group of burning or painful blisters.  The problem in these individuals is the high potential for reccurrence and it's contagious nature. 
Herpes simplex infections in those with a poor or compromised immune system  such as aids or neonates on the other hand can be very serious.

Question 8

can herpes be cured?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes simplex virus, like all members of this group of viruses, acts like a squatter.  Sets up shop in your body and remains there for the rest of your life, although you may never have symptoms.

Question 9

how did i get herpes?

Accepted Answer

From someone else: You get herpes from someone else who has it.  Hsv-2 is usually transmitted sexually.  Hsv-1, the cause of cold sores, is often acquired earlier in life through close personal contact that isn't sexual.

Question 10

how to remove herpes?

Accepted Answer

You don't!: The acquisition of herpes 1 or 2 is permanent and the viruses are spread by vaginal/anal and oral interocurse, and kissing. If you have herpes, you can prevent the spead by taking acyclovir, famvir, (famciclovir) or valtex!

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