if somebody has hsv1 are they immune to hsv2?

Question

If you already have hsv1 orally does that mean you are immune from getting hsv1 genitally? I know you can still contract hsv2 genitally.

Answer 1

No: Most people have hsv-1. That doesn't make them immune to hsv-2. They're two different (but related) viruses.

Answer 2

Cold Sore Symptoms: Often times the area is itchy with a stinging sensation prior to the development an area of very small bumps usually around the lip area. The area then slowly scabs over and heals within 1 - 2 weeks.

Answer 3

Cold sores: Initial symptoms may be more severe than just cold sores. Fever, lymphadenopathy, malaise, and rash of the affected area. This is usually more common in children and infants and sometimes is mistaken for a bad teething episode. Secondary infections are almost always cold sores.

Answer 4

Less likely: Your genital hsv-1 infection has produced antibodies that will greatly reduce the chance of getting hsv 1 orally, but not completely eliminate it. In addition, they provide no protection against hsv-2, which you can get orally as well.

Answer 5

Yes: Especially if your sexual activity includes oral sex.

Answer 6

Very Easy: Kissing can spread it, using the same silverware, the same toothbrush, etc. It cannot be spread unless you are in an "active" phase, but the active phase starts before the lesion appears, so theoretically someone who has hsv-1 is always contagious. Talk to your dentist about valcyclovir and take a look at abreva (otc). These 2 medicines shorted the outbreak and decrease future outbreaks.

Answer 7

Herpes virus : Is very infectious & the infectious stage of herpes type one is several days. The blisters on lips contain literally millions of viral particles that can spread/reinfect you and others. The nose, eyes, cuticles, & other mucosal membranes are at risk. Valcyclovir is one medication that slows viral replication and may help. See your dentist for more discussion and treatment ideas.

Answer 8

None! : There are no symptoms of hsv1 this is the virus that can cause the herpes symptoms which most commonly causes lip sores known as fever blisters or cold sores. To know if you have the hsv1 virus with never had having an outbreak of herpes you would have to be tested to confirm.

Answer 9

HSV1 vs HSV2: Usually, HSV1 is located in/on the lips and oral cavity and HSV2 is located in/on the genitalia; however, this is not always the case, as the two variants can be transpositioned. To answer your question, symptoms include: itchiness, localized swelling and pustule(s) formation, scab formation and HIGH rate of transmission if touched. Take Valcyclovir at first prodromal symptom, will reduce length

Answer 10

HSV1 symptoms: (HSV-1) typically causes cold sores. Cold sore blisters can occur in many different parts of the body but are most common on or around the lips and cheeks and last 7 - 10 days.

Answer 11

Get burning pain: or a tingling them you break out in a blistered rash that lasts 7-10 days. Your doctor can prescribe an anti-viral which can shorten the course.

Answer 12

Salivary exchange: The short and simple answer to this is to not exchange saliva with an infected person. If they are infected and the virus is not active, the risk of transmission is lower. Contact with an infectious area of the skin during re-activations of the virus via kissing is to be avoided for the least amount of risk.

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