Question 1

what happens when you pop a genital herpes sore?

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Viral spread: The ulcer/sore contain a fluid that has the virus in it. If anyone comes in contact with the fluid, they can contract the virus. Additionally the fluid touching other areas of your skin can cause local spreading.  Remember though, the time that the virus is most readily spread is just before he ulcers appear and you may only feel tingling or nothing at all.

Question 2

can a herpes sore appear days after contact?

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Yes: Yes. Are you talking about genital herpes or cold sores?

Question 3

what are the characteristics of a herpes sore?

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Burning pain: Herpes often presents with burning pain, sometimes burning with itching sensation.  Sometimes it can feel like a tingling sensation as well.  Burning is most common description. In terms of sore, it can be flat or raised with a little circle of clear fluid (a vesicle). Can be small, 1-2mm or a cluster of circles.  Can be on one side or both.  A culture with swab is best way to test.

Question 4

if my bf kisses someone with a herpes sore & then kisses me will i get herpes?

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High risk.: Herpes is a virus that is very well adapted to easy transmission.

Question 5

if i am someone who gets the reoccurring herpes sore, can my partner contract it if there is not sore nor symptoms at the moment?

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Herpes I and II: Herpes can be transmitted easily, even if one has no visible lesion or sore areas.  Since herpes is so contagious, your partner probably has been exposed , but many people are "carriers" with only rare occurrences, which depend on stress/illness for activation.

Question 6

does herpes sore bleed?

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It can: If you are describing oral herpes, it usually festers and generates a clear liquid which is the transmittable phase.  There are treatments for this condition.

Question 7

do herpes sore bleed when bursts?

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Herpes sores: Yes...Herpes sores can bleed depending on the stage of the vesicles. Herpes is also very contagious, especially at this stage. Please see your periodontist for an evaluation if these are oral or facial lesions. We can treat the herpes lesion with the nd/yag laser at different stages. www.drgums.com.

Question 8

does anoral herpes sore have to crust up in the final stage?

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Yes: That is the normal healing sequence with herpes.

Question 9

am i at risk for herpes  if he had just touched a herpes sore on his penis and then fingered be?

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Possible: If your bf's penis (with OR without herpes sore) had direct contact with the skin around your mouth, vagina or anus then you are definitely at risk of acquiring herpes type 2 (HSV2). If he touched an active herpes lesion on his penis and then fingered you right away, then there is some risk of you acquiring HSV2 but it would be difficult to quantify that risk. He must use condoms and take HSV2 Rx.

Question 10

how can you tell if it's a pimple or a herpes sore?

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Blister= herpes: Most herpes lesions look like a blister(think burn) early on.A pimple is usually a red base with a pustular (white)center.Not always easy to tell the difference.If it is on or very near your lip (or penis or vaginal labia) suspect herpes.Is worthwhile to discuss with dr.Herpes is a serious and life- long infectious disease.

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