Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I only get cold sores not often once a year and was told i have hsv 2 no symptoms ever. what does this mean can i still pass it easy to someone else?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
HSV-1 vs. HSV-2: Most of the general population has hsv-1 which causes cold sores. Hsv-2 is the virus that causes genital herpes, and you may just be lucky in that you have no sores and/or physical symptoms. You may be a "carrier" without active symptoms. You may still transmit the disease, so you need to practice safe sex. Hope this helps.
Answered 6/28/2018
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If my parents get cold sores all the time does that mean they will test positive for hsv 1?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If tested for HSV 1 & 2 and HSV 1 was "indeterminate" what does that mean exactly? (hsv 2 was negative). Never had cold sores ever.
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Recently tested positive for hsv-2 (blood test) no symptoms no outbreak. Was told positive result just means i've been exposed to it. Do I have it ?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I'm a female was told that i was expose to HSV 1 & 2 by IgG blood test I have no signs nor symptoms my partner doesn't have it can I still take valtrex (valacyclovir)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Confused about HSV - even with no active sores, HSV can be transferred but dormant? Sounds like HPV, asymptomatic carriers pass virus and receiver won't get symptoms. Is that correct? I thought no lip sore meant sex is safe and no infection risk?
I tested positive for hsv-1 a year ago and got my first cold sores today. Theyre extremely small and mild. I accidentally touched the Zovirax I applied on top then touched pubic area (above clitoris). I sanitized it 5 later. Will I get genital hsv?
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.
Herpes confuses me. If a couple hasn't been exposed to herpes simplex virus like mostly everyone, then that means they won't ever get cold sores ?
Can you still get genital herpes from oral sex from someone with hsv-1 without any visible cold sores?
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
