Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can hsv1 go through my shaver pack? i put my shaver pack unopened on a spot where my aunt put her iteams that may be contaminated with hsv1 ( she has cold sores) wondering if it could transfer through then when i shave i will get hsv2 on genital area?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No, viruses cannot move by itself. In cases HSV infection occurs over genital area by autoinoculation, e.g., touching the genital area after touching cold sore, infection is still HSV1 infection as long as cold sore was by HSV1.
Answered 6/16/2023
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I tested positive for hsv1 in my genital area how is that any different then hsv2? Is less likely I'll pass it on? Like I don't get the difference
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a sore in genital and i did the culture test. It was(-)and the blood test hsv1(+)and hsv2(-)but i'm already have cold-sore. What dose that mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have hsv2 my bf has genital hsv1 we are both on valtrex (valacyclovir). If we have unprotected sex and we get the other HSV would we have initial outbreaks again?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hsv1+ and hsv2- for blood antibodies. Had cold sores before. Can I also get genital hsv 1 if exposed? Having swollen glands in groin. Itchy and tingle
Can you have hsv1 and hsv2 in the same spot? Like have cold sores on your mouth and then get hsv2 on your mouth also?
Is it good idea to get tested for herpes if i never had sore or blister on mouth or genital? If so should I for hsv1 or hsv2? Want to test because I just learnt about herpes transmission with no sores
Can hsv2 outbreak look like mole/freckles? My ex had what he thought was hsv1(cold sores) but the test came back negative and hsv2 was positive.can hsv2 be oral only or does it mean he also has genital herpes?his Dr said his freckles were an outbreak?
Will a dryer kill hsv1 if dried at high heat? Lets say my mom who has hsv2 touched her genital area and then put my underwear in dryer... will the virus be on them still? Or will dryer kill it ?
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
