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