can my friend catch my herpes virus if he eats after me?
349420
Probably not if the sores were dried up, but really, better safe than sorry.
24625
Yes. \nA person is considered contagious when prodromal symptoms, active sores, and healing lesions are present, however herpes can be potentially contagious when no symptoms are present. That is, a person who has genital herpes has the potential to always be shedding active virus. \n\nBut keep in mind that everyone is different-- all bodies and immune systems are different, and the longer you're infected, the less common any such outbreaks will occur. The physical ailment is minor compared to the mental anguish brought about by those in the world who "aren't infected," or simply not informed on such matters. Funny how many people in the world who have HSV (or-al canker sores) and think they DON'T have herpes. And yes, even that form of HSV can be spread from a person's mouth to their partner's genitals through or-al contact. \nEver wonder why there are so many Valtrex commercials on TV these days? The increase in infections has skyrocketed since the '70's. I think W caused that, too. ;)
1001920
Don't freak out. It could possibly be a folliculitis (which is a hair bump) or bacterial vaginosis. The best advice I could give you is to pay the doctor a visit. Since you have never been with a person who has a herpes infection, I wouldn't be too worried about it.\n\nBut also know, that if a person has a cold sore, it is a herpes virus. If they perform oral sex on you with an active cold sore, you can develop a herpese infection in your genital area. A person who has genital herpes but isn't currently having an outbreak can still transmit the disease. The only reason why I am telling you these things is because I never knew until someone told me. \n\ntry not to worry too much and take care of yourself
798037
Viruses have to take their course as horrible as they are. Norwalk is the most virulent virus and easily passed on, if someone touches something who hasn't washed their hands after being sick or using the loo then you touch it and then eat or bite your nails you can get it, also coughing & sneezing into the hand and just wipping it down themselves than shake your hand is a way of getting it and other viruses. Wash your hands after flushing and always before you eat. Dont use anything to bung yourself up with just let your body expell all the bad stuff.
495086
You get herpes through having sex with an infected person - even if the person is not having a break out.  It can also be passed orally...ie. if you have a cold sore do not provide oral sex to your partner!  It could happen....my mother in law (a nurse) informed me of this once when I had a cold sore...basically she was telling me not to give oral sex to my husband, her son!  How humiliating.  :-P
432505
yes. you can get herpies anywhere by any kind of genital contact even if the person doesnt have an outbreak.
976230
The Herpes virus causes both the outbreak that you can get on your genitals, and also is the cause of coldsores that you get around your mouth (although I've heard that if you have one, you cannot get the other). It is incurable (unfortunatly) but for most people, outbreaks are rare, and in some cases after the initial outbreak, they never have another (although they still carry the virus). It an be transmitted from area to area both on your own body and from person to person. Again in some cases, outbreaks will clear up on their own without any medication, however if an outbreak is severe, or doens't go away you should see your doctor. Your thigh is infected with the virus and outbreaks can be close together. In the same way as coldsores, outbreaks tend to happen when you are stressed or feeling under the weather as your immune system isn't at top levels. To help prevent further outbreaks keep your vitamin intake high, especially vit. C by eating lots of fresh, uncooked fruit and veg and drinking lots of OJ. You will always carry the virus (unless they find a cure) so always use a condom when having sex to prevent further infection to other people and always wash your hands after touching an infected area to prevent further infection on yourself. Also, if the doctor didn't already do it, get checked out for other STDs. Ones like Chlamydia often have no symptoms but can casue infertility and if yuo have Herpes, you may have other STDs.
1021572
I sounds like oral herpes.  I get them sometimes, and my kids too.  It does not necessarily mean that you caught them from your husband.  They are a form of cold virus.
929538
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
49683
Generally, a person can only get HSV-2 infection during sexual contact with someone who has a genital HSV-2 infection. Transmission can occur from an infected partner who does not have a visible sore and may not know that he or she is infected.\n\nHSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but it more commonly causes infections of the mouth and lips, so-called "fever blisters." HSV-1 infection of the genitals can be caused by oral-genital or genital-genital contact with a person who has HSV-1 infection. Genital HSV-1 outbreaks recur less regularly than genital HSV-2 outbreaks.
400112
Herpes is a virus.  Your body's immune system, when at it's peak, will battle the virus, and keep the outbreak of a lesion at bay. \n\nHowever, when your immune system is over-worked it's ability to fight all the bacteria, parasites, and fungi that it is exposed to, is reduced.  Hence, the outbreak.  \n\nThink of it like a see-saw or scale.  When your immune system is functioning optimally, the scales are balanced. And, your immune system is keeping all attackers under control.  Throw a virus into the mix ... now the immune system has to battle all the same attackers, plus the virus.  In most instances, the immune system will maintain the balance.  But, when you 'catch' something else, like a cold, or are exposed to other people with the flu, your immune system becomes challenged, and the scales tip. \n\nVirus' are more persistent, and tougher for the immune system to erradicate than bacteria.  So, at times of immuno-challenges, the virus will win out, thereby producing the lesion. \n\nIf you had chicken pox as a child, then you were first introduced to Herpes then.  The virus has been laying dormant all these years in your body. Some change has occurred in your life, recently, that is putting additional strain on your immune system, and alas, Herpes reared its ugly head.\n\nBeing a college student, you are exposed to people from all over, with a whole host of immuno histories of their own.  Chances are pretty good that, as a student, you're probably not getting sufficient, quality sleep.  Are maybe not eating as well as you should, and are maybe consuming more alcohol (which is a signifant challenge to the immune system).  \n\nSo, before you jump all over your partner for cheating, explore your life 'style'.  Assess your diet, sleep and exercise patterns.  Remember that adage ... 'garbage in - garbage out'.
1170459
I don't know about all std's but i do know that hep a b c run in breast milk and they are sexually transmitted and i do know that HIV and AIDS is very much in breast milk and also syphliss.  I would call a doctor and get the facts about all of them.  I am not sure if the virus that causes herpes does. I know virues usually run in the blood  and stay but a bacterial infection goes away.  Like I said go to a doctor.
431582
this one-for-one.  If you have herpes, you give herpes.  However, you can be a carrier and not show symptoms and donate it to a friend.
1122484
No. \n\nTo get genital herpes you need direct skin to skin contact or you need to have sex with the person.\n\nSo if he were to use to toilet, and then you used it after him, you would not get the virus. It is not direct skin to skin contact. \n\nI was worried about spreading the virus to my younger brothers when I first got it. I shared a bathroom with them for five years! Neither of them got the virus from me and we didn't take special precautions like wiping down the seat after I used the toilet every time. You need direct skin to skin contact to contract the virus!
1013325
If he is your friend then he wouldnt be involving you in this. You need to report him ASAP. If you begin to question your self  on the morality of turning him in think about this.....if he has sex with someone and then coincidentally you have sex with that same person now your at risk.... there are condoms in this world there is no excuse to pass on HIV to anyone. He is being selfish and is ruining many peoples lives in the process. How would you like to be one of the people he has sex with? even if you dont end up with HIV the trauma of worring that you might have it is enough to ruin anyones lives. If the friend passes it on then he is in a sence murdering that person ...its just a long needless painful death....do you really want to have friends that are so thoughtless?
403414
Herpes,not if cold sore. But you can get a cold sore from a person. Just don't drink from anybody glass,cup or whatever. You can catch just about anything from,doing this. Some people I know learned the hard way. Yikes
7802
Yeah, there's always a chance. It's passed through saliva, so your friend probably wouldn't want to risk it even if you cleaned it well.