Question 1

what type of herpes simplex virus causes cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 more common: Cold sores on or near the lips are due to recurrence of herpes type 1 or 2. Herpes viruses, after the initial infection, live in a person's nerves and travel down the nerves to the surface to form blisters that break open, spreading more virus. Type 1 is more common on the lips, and type 2 more common on the genitals. With people engaging in oral sex, either type can be in one or both locations.

Question 2

what type of herpes simplex virus causes genetically herpes?

Accepted Answer

Both types: Herpes simplex type1 and type 2 can both cause genital herpes. Both types of herpes virus can also cause oral herpes. However, type 2 is most common in genital herpes.

Question 3

what is herpes simplex type 1?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

can herpes simplex type 1 turn into type 2?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes type 1 and type 2 are different viruses. They don't mutate into one another. A person can get both types. Either or both types can occur on the genitals or orally. For example, if a person has both types orally, sometimes a lip sore will be type 1 and other times it will be type 2.

Question 5

can i get an easy to understand explanation of herpes simplex type 1?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex Virus: 1 most commonly causes cold sores. In some cases - it can also cause lesions on the genitals.

Question 6

exist any medication that can help in avoid the spread of herpes simplex type 2?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Two: Yes, in fact.  Many people take valacyclovir in this situation. It is though to reduce contagiousness by 50%.

Question 7

how far is the cure for herpes simplex type 2?

Accepted Answer

Not soon: Because most people with "herpes" become pretty much immune after a few years, there is little incentive for drug companies to invest in vaccine at this time.  Research does go on. Slowly.

Question 8

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 9

in what way can a child get infected with herpes simplex type 1?

Accepted Answer

Herpes 1: Herpes is a very common infection and most people have had it in their lifetime. It most commonly causes "cold sores". The virus stays with us and can reactivate. Before you realize it you are shedding the virus and if you are with a child who has not had it they can get it very easily.

Question 10

which food should you take if you have herpes simplex type ii igg?

Accepted Answer

What you like: Eat sensibly as anyone else should. Your food choices won't affect your having herpes simplex ii on board, or the frequency of outbreaks if you have these.

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