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HSV Transmission - how herpes simplex virus transmitted from one to another?

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Can someone with hsv1 give you HSV 2? In the case of HSV-1, kissing or oral sex can spread the infection to other person, while HSV-2 can be contracted through vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone who has the virus. A mother infected with herpes virus can transmit the virus to her baby during the birth if the virus is active at that time. Can I kiss my baby with hsv1? A baby is most at risk of getting a herpes infection in the first four (4) weeks after birth. You should not kiss your baby if you have a cold sore to reduce the risk of spreading infection. Cold sores and the blisters resulting from herpes viruses are at their maximum contagious when they burst. Can you give blood if you have Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV 2)? Donating blood with a history of herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) is generally acceptable as long as any injuries or infected cold sores are dry and healed or near to be healed. you will have to wait at least 48 hours after finishing a round of antivir...

What is genital herpes? Facts about HSV-2, causes and cure

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Is having HSV 2 a big deal? It points to the medical reality of genital herpes: It is, for the vast majority of people, there is no big deal. Along with the 11.9 percent with HSV-2, 47.8 percent of Americans in the 14-to-49 age range carry HSV-1 or “oral herpes,” which normally causes cold sores around the mouth but it also can cause genital herpes. Is HSV 2 contagious? Persons with genital HSV infection should abstain from sexual activity whilst experiencing symptoms of genital herpes. HSV-2 is most contagious during an outbreak of swelling, but can also be transmitted when no symptoms are visible or felt. What does it mean to have HSV 2? HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but remember in most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2. In HSV-2, the patient  may have sores around the genitals or rectum. Although HSV-2 sores may occur in other locations, usually these sores are found below the waist. What triggers HSV 2 outbreaks? Triggers for recurrence — stre...

Comparison of Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 and Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 - HSV-1 vs HSV-2

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HSV-1 vs HSV-2 Usually HSV-1 is transmitted by oral to oral contact which cause oral herpes (which can include symptoms known as cold sores), but it can also cause genital herpes. HSV-2 is a sexually transmitted infection which cause genital herpes. Is HSV 1 an STD? Genital herpes is an STD caused by two types of simplex viruses. These viruses are called herpes simplex virus type 1 and other is known as herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). What is the difference between HSV 1 IgG and HSV 2 IGG? One of the advantages of the IgG test is that it is better able to us to make difference between HSV-1, i.e. the type primarily associated with cold sores and HSV-2 i.e. the type that usually causes genital herpes compared to the IgM test. Is HSV 1 or 2 worse? Most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, whereas HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes, but remember Generally someone with HSV-2 will have sores around the genitals or in the rectum. Symptoms are generally the most intense during t...