treating a patient with a desease in the dental office, the effects of herpes one and how to protect or be safe in the dental office
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The dental office should be sterile, so even if the patient has herpes, it shouldnt spread because of the gloves, mask, and glasses worn by the dentist. Herpes is spread through blood and or contact with an outbreak. Be sure not to have skin to skin contact with the skin of the patient.
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You are NOT paranoid...open cold sores can cause infection that will never go away...NO Play when cold sore is open or blister stage. Herpes I (cold sores) and Herpes II (gentital herpes) can infect both mouth or other....You have a right to be worried. Good luck
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I don't know if cold sores affect your general health but I do know that measles, shingles, and chicken pocks are also types of Herpes.   I do however know of a mouth rinse that heals it up faster..it's called Peroxyl you can find it at Wal-greens or CVS but just dab some on with a cotton ball or Q-tip a few times a day and it will heal it up in no time.
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First does your boyfriend know that you have genital herpes? Just because he wore a condom doesn't mean that he didn't catch herpes Whether you have symptoms or not, you can still transmit the infection. If you are sexually active, condoms can help reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of spreading HSV.\n\nGenital herpes (also called HSV infection) is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may cause skin blisters and sores in the genital area, but often causes no visible symptoms. It is possible to get genital herpes through sexual contact with an infected person even if he or she has no symptoms. \n\nI hope this helps...Be careful sweety
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What is herpes? Simply put, herpes is a virus. And like most other viruses, herpes can be spread between human beings. What makes herpes different from some other viruses is this reality: a herpes infection is forever. With other common viruses, like those that cause a cold or the flu, the virus is eventually destroyed entirely by the body's immune system. Not so with herpes. The herpes virus maintains itself at a place in the body (near the base of the neck or spine) where it is unreachable by the body's defenses. Every so often the herpes virus sends variations of itself along a particular path, to the body's surface (this is known as an outbreak). When the herpes virus shows itself in this way, it can be and usually is killed by the host's immune system. But the clever herpes virus always maintains enough of itself in its bodily hiding place so that it is able to live on -- at least as long as its host does.\n\nSome people become highly distressed by the immortal nature of herpes; others quickly learn to live with it and move on with their lives. Who's got the "right" outlook? Consider that millions of people around the world, if not billions, live with one form or another of a chronic bodily condition: asthma, arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, inferior vision, just to name a few. In fact, if a human being lives long enough, he or she will almost certainly develop some form of a chronic condition: it's nearly inevitable. Those people with herpes may have gotten their chronic condition earlier than some, but they also got a mostly benign condition. In whatever form it may take, herpes is very rarely a threat to one's overall health. In short, herpes won't significantly alter your outlook for optimal health and well being (the exception to this can be herpes in an infant or an immune-suppressed person, or ocular herpes: herpes of the eye). This cannot be said for other chronic health conditions: diabetes, for example, or high blood pressure. And herpes outbreaks usually respond very well to treatment. If herpes is the only chronic condition a person should ever acquire, they very well may consider themselves to be lucky.\n\nWhile there are different variations of the herpes virus, the most common are Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV 2), with HSV 1 being considerably more prevalent than HSV 2. The most common effect of HSV 1 is the cold sore. It's a surprise to some people to discover that a cold sore is in fact a case of herpes. Why the shock? Perhaps because the word "herpes" holds a negative, ugly image in society, while a cold sore is thought to be a benign, temporary condition. In fact, cold sores, like other forms of herpes, are caused by intimate physical contact -- usually kissing. A cold sore is not caused by a cold, and a cold sore doesn't just appear from nowhere. And ocular herpes, which can lead to blindness if left untreated, is almost always caused by HSV 1. It's not an overstatement to say that HSV 1 is a potentially more serious and dangerous form of herpes than HSV 2; and yet very few people think in this way. A cold sore is an acceptable condition; genital herpes, usually caused by HSV 2, is sometimes thought of in shameful, dangerous terms. This kind of thinking is a moral judgment that is not based on fact.\nyes you still have herpes ..There are no universal herpes symptoms; in fact, some people with herpes show no symptoms at all. It's estimated that 80% of persons with genital herpes aren't aware of their status, in part because their symptoms aren't substantial enough to be recognized. There is also a variation among people who do show herpes symptoms: some people display certain symptoms, other people display different symptoms.\nThere is no absolute time frame from a herpes infection to the appearance of herpes symptoms. Some people show symptoms days after becoming infected with herpes, s
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ew...first, maintain proper oral hygiene...use some mouthwash to keep germs etc away from the site.  Also, they make non prescription pain medication for them..i think Ambisol (sp) is one of them, give it a shot.
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First thought....  Bad tooth\nOtherwise....Infected salivary gland????\n\nUntil she can get to the dentist or doctor, have her place a hot towel (as hot as she can without burning her of course) on the area.  Have her do this several times a day until she gets to the doctor or dentist......
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Once the cold sore has healed and is no longer active you can have oral sex.  Why not use a condom or a dental dam depending on your sex just to be on the safe side when giving oral sex.  With kissing you should be fine once the sore has healed.
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Unfortunately there is no other way to make him feel more protected. You did use a condom and that is about the only way to prevent the spread of it besides abstaining completely. Back off of him and give him time to think about what he wants from a relationship with you and if he even wants to be with you. I suggest joining a few groups of Yahoo that is designed for people with herpes. You can find someone who already has the disease so you dont have to go through a mess like this again.
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having herpes is something that lowers your immunity,so you are more suseptible to anything..not aids in particular...and anyone who has something bad to say, my friend got herpes from her 1st boyfriend who cheated on her...it was a mistake-dont make people wear a scarlet letter!
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As in other mucocutaneous herpetic infections, herpetic whitlow is initiated by viral inoculation of the host through exposure to infected body fluids via a break in the skin, most commonly a torn cuticle. The virus then invades the cells of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, and clinical infection ensues within a matter of days. \n\nIn children, HSV-1 is the most likely causative agent. Infection involving the finger usually is due to autoinoculation from primary oropharyngeal lesions as a result of finger-sucking or thumb-sucking behavior in patients with herpes labialis or herpetic gingivostomatitis. \n\nSimilarly, in health care workers, infection with HSV-1 is more common and usually is secondary to unprotected exposure to infected oropharyngeal secretions of patients. This easily can be prevented by use of gloves and by scrupulous observation of universal fluid precautions. \n\nIn the general adult population, herpetic whitlow is most often due to autoinoculation from genital herpes; therefore, it is most frequently secondary to infection with HSV-2. \n\nSubsequent to the initial exposure, an incubation period of 2-20 days is common. Although a prodrome of fever and malaise may be observed, most often initial symptoms are pain and burning or tingling of the infected digit. This usually is followed by erythema, edema, and the development of 1- to 3-mm grouped vesicles on an erythematous base over the next 7-10 days. These vesicles may ulcerate or rupture and usually contain clear fluid, although the fluid may appear cloudy or bloody. Lymphangitis and epitrochlear and axillary lymphadenopathy are not uncommon. After 10-14 days, symptoms usually improve significantly and lesions crust over and heal. \n\nViral shedding is believed to resolve at this point. Complete resolution occurs over subsequent 5-7 days. \n\nAs is typical of other herpetic infections, herpetic whitlow is characterized by a primary infection, which may be followed by a latent period with subsequent recurrences. After the initial infection, the virus enters cutaneous nerve endings and migrates to the peripheral ganglia and Schwann cells where it lies dormant. The primary infection usually is the most symptomatic. Recurrences observed in 20-50% of cases are usually milder and shorter in duration.\n\nHerpes generally sets up shop in one place. Once it's there, it recurs in that place but doesn't spread elsewhere, because antibodies in the bloodstream keep it from getting a toehold. (Otherwise, everyone with a cold sore would spread herpes all over the body every time they washed their face.)\n\nYou can get whitlow from touching someone's mouth who is shedding herpes (e.g. dentists, hygienists.) But most of the time, people with herpes anywhere have no real idea where it originally came from.\n\nIf recurrences are frequent or painful you should look into taking an oral antiviral pill wither all the time or as soon as an outbreak starts. Of course, you'll want to be absolutley sure (by culture of a fresh outbreak) that what you had was really herpes and not, say, bacteria.\n\nIt is advisable that, because the infection can orginate from the HSV-1, that it can be transmitted to the sexual organ(s) through touch with the open sores on the infected appendage.\n\n-Good Luck
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Waaaah, Stephie!!!  Your teacher is crazy wrong!  To answer the initial question, can you get an STD from oral sex?  Yes.  Herpes is the most common.  If someone has genital herpes it can go to someone's mouth.  OR (and here's the crazy one) if someone has cold sores, that can become genital herpes.  Someone can also get something gross like chlamydia in their throat, but honestly, it's not all that common.  But know your partner, get tested and use protection!  That's what flavored condoms and dental dams are for!!!
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Valtrate is the medicine that is prescribed this helps if used in small dose daily keep outbreaks at bay.\nWhen outbreak occurs via weeping blisters then Valtrate is doubled  this shortens length and severity of outbreak.\nThey are after all only small cold sores in clusters, so other than the psychological trauma of knowing that anytime you are rundown  or traumatised in any way outbreaks  do often occur.\nYou can pass on the virus even when not active by shedding miniscule particles.\nCondoms are mandantory to restrict infection during sexual contact  but still not foolproof.\nIt can't be stressed enough to abstain from sexual contact whilst suffering outbreak as most infectious during this time.\nIf your partner is fully aware of this and thinks enough of you then it shouldn't be an issue.\nHonesty is the only policy as whilst 1 in 5 Americans carry disease some do not even know they carry it.\nIt might seem a stigma to carry but as said that it can be managed, life is still the same,it's not a death sentence...
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Yes, there isn't any. Herpes is caused by a virus. Actually, there is little cure for viruses nowadays. The only thing that you can generally do in the case of a viral infection is strengthen the immune system and hope it fights it off. Not with Herpes, the immune system can't win against it. Thus you only get to treat the symptoms. Once you're infected, it stays with you for life. So don't get infected.
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please tell everyone: coldcure.com, changed my life.\nwas prone to getting fever blisters for whatever reason. especially with fever and illness. \ncure: I take "nature made" zinc from wallgreens, and use it as an oral rins. this is preventitive and treatment.\n\n1) for first week rinse every day with one tablet.\n(I just put enough water in my mouth to rinse with, and then chew untill disolved, one 60mg tablet. This seems to be the quickest way. There is really no bad taste.)And make sure you rinse untill disolved, and try to rinse over any areas you feel might be infected. \n\n2)Rinse at least once a week thereafter.\n\n3)if you feel that little tingle on your lips, and you think one might be coming on, rinse once about every hour for 5 hours or so, and most importantly, a couple of times before you go to bed.\n\nI can not stress how well this has worked for me.\nI have had one reacurance of a full blown blister,over the past year,\nand that was after I had oral surgery and imediatly got the flu and was unable to rinse and treat.\n\nI have had the stomach flu twice, rinsed during and after my illnes, and did not get one.\nI have felt a couple bumps comming on, and began rinsing immediatly. the next morning they were COMPLETLY gone. It is allmost to good to be true.\n\nsimple and effective. hope this helps.
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You should be concerned that you are not keeping your Dentist in the loop he should know if your infection is not resolving.  \n\nCall him.
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1. Herpes is spread by direct skin to skin contact. Unlike a flu virus that you can get through the air, herpes spreads by direct contact, that is, directly from the site of infection to the site of contact. For example, if you have a cold sore and kiss someone, you can transfer the virus to their mouth. Similarly, if you have active genital herpes and have vaginal or anal intercourse, you can give your partner genital herpes. Finally, if you have a cold sore and put your mouth on your partners genitals (oral sex), you can give your partner genital herpes. \n\n2.Although there is no cure for herpes, some drugs have been effective in reducing the frequency and duration of outbreaks. It might be a good idea to discuss options with your doctor. \n\nDuring an outbreak, keep the infected area as clean and dry as possible. This will help your natural healing processes. Some doctors recommend warm showers in order to cleanse the infected area. Afterwards, towel dry gently, or dry the area with a hair dryer on a low or cool setting. To prevent chaffing, some people also find it helpful to avoid tight-fitting undergarments. Most creams and lotions do no good and may even irritate. \n\nFinally, a healthy immune system may be important in controlling the virus. Don't ignore the need for proper nutrition, exercise, and rest.