is it true that herpes simplex 1 contagious without an outbreak?

Question

If you have herpes simplex one and you have a genital outbreak how often will they usually recur?

Answer 1

Yes, but less so: All those infected with either herpes simplex 1 or 2 (oral/genital) constantly shed the virus & can give it to someone without an active lesion. However, you are more likely to get it when there is an active lesion since there is a higher level of the virus being shed. Most people acquire hsv1 but rarely or never have sores. There are meds your md or dmd can give to reduce freuency & severity.

Answer 2

Yes: Touching the cold sore then touching the eye can spread the virus to the eyes. Herpes in the eye is an opthamologic emergency and needs to be seen immediately in order to preserve vision in the effected eye.

Answer 3

Yes: Cold sores are sometimes called "fever blisters" and may appeear on the lips amd mouth, always on the outside, and sometimes on the cheeks and chin. It is dangerous if they appear on the eye. Cold sores are oftern confused with "canker sores" that occur on the inside of the mouth and lips.

Answer 4

Yes: The typical cold sores on the lip areas can also occur anywhere on the face. Other locations on the body are less likely. If there are signs of cold sores near or around the eyes, the toddler should see a pediatrician and an eye doctor immediately (vision can be damaged!).

Answer 5

Yes: Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and occur on any mucous membrane; that is, the mouth, nose, eyes and genitalia. They are most common in or around the mouth.

Answer 6

Yes: A cold sore virus (classically herpes simplex) may affect the eyes, eye lids, skin, nasal passages, & genitalia to name a few other areas.

Answer 7

Sores: Depending on what is causing sores they can occur many other places. Cold sores can be on or around the lips, even elsewhere on the face. If they are near the eye you should see your doctor! other types of sores like in hand-foot-mouth can occur on their hands and feet and even bottom!

Answer 8

Yes: A child with measles is generally contagious from 3 - 5 days before the rash to 4 days after the rash appears.

Answer 9

Yes: A person with measles is contagious from 1 to 2 days before symptoms start until about 4 days after the rash appears.

Answer 10

Any Direct Contact: Genital herpes is essentially spread by direct contact with an infectious area. It is very common and easy spread. Genital herpes can be spread even if you or your partner don't see any sores - orally or genitally. Valtrex (valacyclovir) has been shown to reduce, not eliminate the risk for asymptomatic transmission. Condoms can help but contact outside of the condom covered areas can result in infection.

Answer 11

Blood borne: Hep c is usually transmitted through blood and body fluid exchange, including sex. It is not transmitted through casual contact like shaking hands.

Answer 12

Virus spread: Herpes virus can spread to any open area such as a cut or sore on any part of the body by direct contact.

Answer 13

Yes: An especially common place to get it is in the "butt crack, " between the cheeks, just north of the anus.

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