Question 1

what are the chances of getting genital herpes from kissing someone with a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

None: No chance of getting genital herpes from kissing someone on the mouth. However if one engages in oral sex then the herpes virus can be transmitted from the mouth to the genitals or vice versa. Genital herpes is usually herpes simplex type 2, but can also be type 1. Mouth/lip cold sores are usually herpes simplex type 1.

Question 2

possibly have a cold sore, kissed girlfriend who doesn't have one and then she gave oral sex. i'm very worried. what is the odds i get genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Viral exposure: The oral herpes virus is very common and can unfortunately manifest as lesions on post the lips and the genitals. if either of you has the virus and have engaged in oral sex, then transmission is possible. Nevertheless if you maintain good health and community than the likelihood of recurrence and symptoms will be low. Fortunately herpes is treatable, but you guys should talk about it together.

Question 3

if my boyfriend kissed me when i had a cold sore then perfomed oral do i have genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Possible: There's always a possibility of transmission, and you can autoinfect (which this is, essentially) from one part of the body to another.

Question 4

yesterday my boyfriend gave me oral sex with a cold sore, is there a chance i can get genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Transmission of this herpes virus is generally by close intimate contact. This would qualify as an exposure.

Question 5

can you get genital herpes by touching inanimate objects someone with a cold sore has touched and then touching yourself after?

Accepted Answer

No: You have to have direct contact with another cold sore or genial herpes in the genital area in order to contract herpes of any kind in the genital area

Question 6

can you get genital herpes if someone with a cold sore scab spits on your clitoris ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These days, oral cold sores may be Herpes Simplex Type 1 (70%) or Type 2 (30%). Genital Herpes is 70% Type 2 and 30% Type 1. This is because of oral sex being commonly practiced. 
You may conceivably be infected with a mouth lesion, however, usually it is skin-to-skin contact. It would be a stretch to get clitoral herpes from saliva.

Question 7

can you get genital herpes from using someones bathroom that had a cold sore at the time you used their bathroom? ex from surfaces they may have touch

Accepted Answer

Unlikely scenario: Genital Herpes is a viral disease , transmission by any method possible , fortunately is rare to occur such way , need body to body contact , virus will not survive out side body fluids especially on dry surface. Good hygiene is the best preventive measure in the bath room .

Question 8

if i have a cold sore, can i get genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Not Usually But: Oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1). There are two types of hsv, termed hsv-1 and hsv-2. See links for more information: 1) http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/oral_herpes/article_em.Htm 2) http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000606.Htm.

Question 9

can you get genital herpes from a common cold sore?

Accepted Answer

No: Cold sores are caused by herpes virus 1 and genital herpes by type 2.

Question 10

can genital herpes take more than 2 years to get or develop because the girl that i use to date2 years ago had cold sore on herlip but shenever said..

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes: Two forms of the hsv virus can cause genital herpes . Hsv 2 virus is usually the main cause of genital herpes and can take years to develop. Hsv1 virus usually causes cold sores.

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Yesterday my boyfriend gave me oral sex with a cold sore, is there a chance i can get genital herpes?

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