Question 1

if one person has hsv-1 (10yrs and they kiss and give hsv-1 to ther partner eventualy will both of them get hsv-2 if the have oral sex w/wo aoutbreak?

Accepted Answer

No: Hsv 1 and 2 are different viruses.  One cannot simply "become" the other.  Both viruses, however, can cause outbreaks in both the genitals and around the mouth.

Question 2

my partner and i have oral hsv 1. what is the probability one could get genital hsv 1 if we refrain from oral contact during an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Very slim: Usually oral hsvi is not shed if not having an outbreak so do not worry if you refrain form oral contact until the lesions are completely healed.

Question 3

if me and my lover both have hsv-1, and i have a cold sore (she doesn't), will the skin-to-skin contact with the sore gaurentee that she will get one?

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying: You've both met the virus and won't infect each other. Her contacting your sore won't cause hers to flare. Further, a physician can keep these at bay with medication. And fear of fever blisters is no reason not to kiss. Cherish your being together.

Question 4

i have so many questions but my first one is , my boyfriend fingered me and i wasnt having a outbreak or have any open sores and he put his finger in his mouth can he get hsv 1?

Accepted Answer

: Your partner may not have contacted the herpes I virus at this time, but if contact at other times when the virus was active prior to physical sores present,  or with previous exposure to individuals with a positive history, the chances of his being a carrier is high, b/c of the contagious nature of the herpes virus.

Question 5

could i get eye herpes if someone with hsv-1 (but no active sores) accidentally spits in my eye while talking? just a drop that flies into one of my eyes. what is the likelihood if any?

Accepted Answer

: Yes there is a possibility for it is usually spread to the eye by contaminated fluid

Question 6

can i get this result translated hsv 1 test with a high index of 32?

Accepted Answer

Does not add up: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, the statement you provided is not a typical lab result. The laboratory should also provide a reference range. You should talk to the doctor who ordered the test.
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Question 7

what are the chances of getting hsv 2 if one already has hsv 1?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus: Herpes virus type 1 (hsv 1) causes upper respiratory infections, usually manifest as "cold sores", which can spread to the skin. Herpes virus type 2 is a sexually transmitted infection that occurs only in the genital region usually manifesting as a single tender blister or a group (cluster) of tender vesicles on top of red inflammed skin. Hsv1 does not lead to hsv2 infections. Only sex does.

Question 8

i have hsv 2. can i get hsv 1 also from kissing someone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Having one type of HSV does not protect you from the other.
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Question 9

can you get hsv 1 genitally if you already have it orally? or are you immuned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hsv 1 and 2 are now common both orally and genitally. Once you have the virus, you will always have the virus and have the possibility of recurrent outbreaks. It is also possible to contract hsv2 even if you already have hsv1.

Question 10

i have had hsv-1 for many years. i rarely or never get cold sores. i never found it necessary to tell a partner. do you agree? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Most human beings have had herpes simplex exposure.  Whether or not you have active sores does not necessarily determine whether you are going to transmit it to others, since you may be shedding virus despite the absence of active lesions.  Whether or not you tell people is a personal ethical choice.  Wouldn't you want to know if a potential partner had something you could acquire?

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If one person has hsv-1 (10yrs and they kiss and give hsv-1 to ther partner eventualy will both of them get hsv-2 if the have oral sex w/wo aoutbreak?

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My partner and i have oral hsv 1. what is the probability one could get genital hsv 1 if we refrain from oral contact during an outbreak?

A member asked:

If me and my lover both have hsv-1, and i have a cold sore (she doesn't), will the skin-to-skin contact with the sore gaurentee that she will get one?

A member asked:

I have so many questions but my first one is , my boyfriend fingered me and i wasnt having a outbreak or have any open sores and he put his finger in his mouth can he get hsv 1?

A member asked:

Could i get eye herpes if someone with hsv-1 (but no active sores) accidentally spits in my eye while talking? just a drop that flies into one of my eyes. what is the likelihood if any?

A member asked:

Can i get this result translated hsv 1 test with a high index of 32?

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What are the chances of getting hsv 2 if one already has hsv 1?

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I have hsv 2. can i get hsv 1 also from kissing someone?

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Can you get hsv 1 genitally if you already have it orally? or are you immuned?

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I have had hsv-1 for many years. i rarely or never get cold sores. i never found it necessary to tell a partner. do you agree? thanks.

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