Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
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 doctor has provided 1 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.
Answered 8/24/2015
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the probability of passing HSV 2 by sex during an outbreak? Sore was present but not open, on the labia majora, so condom wouldnt protect skin
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is my chance of getting STD, HIV, HSV etc, after a prostitue rubbed my penis with her labia 9 days ago,before put on a condom.I had low fever after two days for 5 days,followed by sore throat, pain bladder, itchy penis head,buttoak,uppe thight?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If i already have hsv-1, and i come into direct contact with another person's cold sore, how long, if at all, will it be before i get a cold sore too?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had my first cold sore in April on upper lip edge , followed by a translucent looking pimple on forehead which had big white head in few days (this was in July) Is it also a cold sore ? I tested positive for Hsv 1. Can I get cold sores on forehead?
I have HSV2 genitally but get the prodromal sore skin, nerve pain on arms and most recently face, eye, nose. Worried HSV is moving up my spine somehow?
Can a doctor swab skin for a possible HSV infection or does a sore/lesion have to be swabbed?
What steps should I be taking to ensure I do not pass HSV 1 to my toddler? I was recently exposed to it and had a pretty bad initial OB. My sore is healed but I have read even touching his skin could infect him??
I had a hsv 1 Genital outbreak while I had the flu, the sores are gone but it seems like I have some skin discoloration in the spot the sore was, is this normal and Im on antiviral meds for 10 days now and had sex yesterday, how contagious am I?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
