Question 1

what are the symptoms of herpes type 2?

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...: Most people with genital herpes have no symptoms or mild non-specific symptoms that are not enough to cause them alarm. The “classic” symptoms are blisters or ulcers on the genitals, rectum or mouth. These can take 2-4 weeks to heal. The first episode can be accompanied by fever, headache and body aches. Repeated outbreaks are common. There is treatment but no cure. Latex condoms decrease risk.

Question 2

can herpes simplex type 2 affect fertility in women and in men?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The main extragenital complications of gential herpes simplex infection include hsv meningitis and proctitits. I don't know of any occurrences of hsv orchitis in men or involvement of the seminal vesicles, bulbourethrals, or prostate, which may affect male fertility. Similarly, female fertility is unlikely to be affected by hsv alone. The main concern is vertical transmission during pregnancy.

Question 3

what are the chances to transmit herpes simplex type 2 if i don't ejaculate and have no blisters or symptoms? without condom!

Accepted Answer

Possible: Ejaculation is not necessary, nor are visible sores always present when you shed the virus. Having direct contact with the penis is enough to pass the virus. See: http://www.Cdc.Gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.Htm.

Question 4

does herpes test detect type one and two separately?

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Depends: There are various herpes tests, including tests that specifically identify for hsv-1 and hsv-2.

Question 5

how do u determin how long you have had type 2 herpes?

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Herpes 2: This is impossible to know unless your 'mature' antibodies' are negative and the new or 'immature' antibodies are positive.  In this one scenario the infection occurred within three months.

But, otherwise there is no such test with the capability you ask for.

Question 6

need advice on what is the the difference between type one and two herpes?

Accepted Answer

Oral vs Genital: Herpes simplex virus 1 causes 90% of oral herpes infections and 10% of genital herpes infections.  Herpes simplex virus 2 causes the exact converse percentages of disease.  Herpes simplex 1 causes sporatic encephalitis while hsv2 rarely causes recurrent viral meningitis.

Question 7

can i have kids now that i have type 2 herpes? what are the big and small risks?

Accepted Answer

Sure: If this prevented you from being a mother, the birth rate would be much, much lower. You do need to let your physician know if junior might be born while you're having a flare-up. Especially, you need to let any possible partner know about the risks, and use barrier protection until you're in a permanent, monogamous relationship.

Question 8

so if u have type 2 herpes and the other person doesn't they will get it for sure?

Accepted Answer

Herpes 2: Nope.  If you do not know where you are infected then it may be wise to start a daily medication to lower your viral shedding and make you less contagious. The medication is valacyclovir.

Question 9

need to know is type two herpes contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hsv-2 or herpes simplex virus 2 is contagious.  The means of transmission are generally from direct contact and passage through compromised skin or mucous membranes such as during intercourse.

Question 10

is herpes type 2 curable or treatable?

Accepted Answer

Treatable, no cure: All HSV2 (or HSV1) infections are lifelong and no cure exists. (Do not be tempted by scam cures you may find online!)  However, it certainly is treatable to speed healing of the first infection, to reduce the frequency and severity of recurrent outbreaks, and to reduce the risk of transmission to sex partners. Talk with your doctor about valacyclovir (best, more expensive) or acyclovir. Good luck.

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