Are cold sores related to herpies?
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yes, that means you have Herpes 1, but don't worry, like 91% of everyone in america has herpes 1.  The cold sores are outbreaks and occur when you are stressed.  This is just when the virus expresses itself.\n\nHerpes 2 is genetal herpes (the STD)\n\nBUT you can transfer these.  like if you have a cold sore and give someone o r a l s e x they can get genital herpes (herpes 2).\n\nSo basically, don't give anyone o r a l s e x if you have a cold sore! lol
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There is more than one kind of Herpes... are you asking about genital?\n\nI don't know, but I would tend to doubt it very much. The Herpes that causes cold sores on the mouth is a very common virus and most people get exposed to it whether they catch it or not. I'm not so sure it would disqualify someone if they had it.\n\nThat virus lives on the nerve that runs from the mouth across the cheek, and the other one lives on another nerve.\n\nJust call a hospital donor service and ask, they'll tell you on the phone.\n\nAha, just looked it up, I was right, genital herpes does not disqualify you, so I doubt they "check for it". They might ask you.\n\nfrom the below American Red Cross website, this covers STDs:\n\nSexually Transmitted Disease\nWait 12 months after treatment for syphilis or gonorrhea.\n\nAcceptable if it has been more than 12 months since you completed treatment for syphilis or gonorrhea.\n\nChlamydia, venereal warts (human papilloma virus), or genital herpes are not a cause for deferral if you are feeling healthy and well and meet all other eligibility requirements.
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A common question is ‘Are colds sores on the mouth the same as genital herpes?’\nThey are caused by two different strains of the herpes virus.\n \nHerpes Simplex Virus Type 1 commonly causes sores on the lips known as ‘fever blisters’ or ‘cold sores’ but it CAN also cause genital infection. \nHerpes Simplex Virus  Type 2 most often causes genital sores.\nIt can also infect the mouth. (CDC)\n\nSo, you can have an unpleasant sore on your mouth and it MAY not be from oral sex \n\nOr you can have a sore on your mouth and it IS genital herpes.\n\nHSV-1 and HSV-2 can be found in and released from the sores that the viruses cause, but they also are released between outbreaks from skin that does not appear to be broken or to have a sore. 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.\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
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Absolutely - a cold sore is a herpes outbreak. So it is absolutely contagious and incurable.\n\nPeople are saying it's "a version" of Herpes, and "herpes' little sister," No.  It's Herpes, period.  Simplex 1, 2, 76 - who cares.  It's HERPES.  Not herpes' little sister, or a variation on herpes, or sorta kinda like herpes in a way, or herpes the remix.  It is pure and simple herpes.  Cold sores and fever blisters are attributed to colds and fevers because the symptoms that accompany the outbreak are cold/flu-like symptoms, ie, cold/fever.  Please do not let anyone LESSEN the idea that this sore is evidence that someone is infected with the herpes virus... no matter their age.  And please understand that you can STILL contract and/or transmit the herpes virus even when there is no outward evidence of an outbreak.
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Re: the post above...You cannot get cold sores or genital herpes from cats or dogs.  They do not carry the virus.\n\nHerpes is a big family of viral infections, including: \noral herpes/herpes simplex 1 (cold sores,) \ngenital herpes/herpes simplex 2, \nchicken pox, \nshingles, etc.\n\nThe symptoms of each are different though.  \n\nCold sores tend to be small and most commonly are found on the lips and the area around the mouth.\n\nGenital herpes tends to produce larger sores (but not always!), and can be painful.\n\nA doctor can figure out which type you have.\n\nKeep in mind, when it comes to oral sex, you can transmit cold sores to someone's genitals.  You can also transmit genital herpes to someone's mouth.\n\nThere are tons of over the counter medicines for cold sores, and many prescription medicines for genital hepres.
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Technically, a cold sore is a form of herpes. (Cold sores are to be distinguished from canker sores in this.)  Usually, but not always, cold sores on the mouth are caused by herpes simplex 1. Genital herpes are caused by herpes simplex 2.  (Although it is possible to have genital hepes (simplex 2) on the mouth.\n\nCold sores are very common.
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yes, you can.  Lets say you have herpes simplex 1 outbreak on your lip, and you touch your lip and forget to wash your hands, and than touch your genital area. This will most definetly put you at high risk for spreading herpes simplex 2 too yourself. People who have Hsv-1 must wash there hands very frequently when a outbreak occurs
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No - the virus does not travel through or contaminate water.  Water will kill any virus that is contained in fluids coming off the sore.\n\nI suppose you could be at some risk if you got right on someone's sore while in a hot tub - but that's still skin-to-skin contact.\n\nYou get herpes from coming in contact with either a herpes sore or right before they break out.  \n\nThere are 2 types of herpes - oral and genital.  They are transmitted the same way.  Genital herpes tends to cause larger, more painful sores.  Oral herpes tends to cause small sores - most commonly called cold sores.
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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.
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Well it means that you were kissing someone who had a cold sore....it is a form of Herpes and can be contracted via the oral/fecal route....in other words.....oral sex or kissing
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I'm not a doctor, but I don't think so. Strep is bacterial and herpes is a virus - completely unrelated.
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The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as Cold Sore, Night Fever, or Fever Blister) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak, and is incurable with present technology. An infection on the lips is commonly known as a "cold sore" or "fever blister," though this should not be confused with a canker sore, which appears inside the mouth and is not caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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No..they are the same thing as herpes...because they are. It is called hepres simplex 1
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It depends on what kind of herpes you are talking about.\n\nHerpes simplex virus 1 (cold sores) can be spread by simply kissing or being kissed by someone who has sores on or around their mouth. \n\nHerpes simplex virus 2 (genital herpes) can be spread by skin to skin contact or having sex with someone with the virus. Even if they have no visible sores they could possibly be "shedding" the virus. \n\nHerpes zoster (shingles) can be linked to having exposure to someone with chickenpox.\n\nAs for the girl above, there are not thousands of types of herpes. There are only three main types. Maybe she is thinking of HPV (Human papillomavirus), and even then, there are any where from 30 to 100 kinds of HPV, not thousands!
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There are two strains of the herpes virus: Herpes Simplex Type 1 and Herpes Simplex Type 2. Herpes Simplex 1 is responsible for oral herpes, more commonly known as cold sores, which generally show up on or around the mouth. Herpes Simplex 2 is responsible for genital herpes and is considered to be a sexually transmitted disease. \nWhen Will the Symptoms of Herpes Appear?\nOnce you have been exposed to the virus through direct skin-to-skin contact, it can take anywhere from two to 20 days before your first episode of symptoms of genital herpes will occur. While the first outbreak of herpes is usually the worst one you will experience, as much as 60% of those infected with the virus will fail to notice any symptoms because the outbreak is so mild. Even if you do not have any symptoms, though, you can still pass on the virus to your sexual partners. \n\nOn average, the first herpes outbreak in men lasts about two weeks while in women the average is three weeks. Additionally, because women frequently experience their herpes sores in the vagina, many may mistake the few herpes symptoms they have for some other type of infection. You may confuse herpes with an outbreak of boils. Boils are larger and more painful, but a variety of boil treatments are available. It is not uncommon for a woman infected with the herpes virus to be misdiagnosed with a yeast infection, pelvic inflammatory disease or an inflamed cervix (cervicitis). While women frequently develop vaginal herpes, it is also possible to develop lesions on the vulva, cervix, urethra, anus, thighs and buttocks. If you have unusual vaginal discharge or persistent vaginal discomfort, it is a good idea to be tested for herpes. \n\nGenital Herpes Symptoms\nThe most common sign of herpes is red, sensitive skin that develops sores or blisters (often referred to as herpes bumps). These lesions usually show up in and around the genital area, although female symptoms of herpes may cause these blisters to develop inside the vagina. Other signs and symptoms of genital herpes include: \n\nSwollen lymph glands in the groin \nHeadaches \nMuscle aches \nFever \nLower back pain \nIn women, herpes symptoms can also include vaginal discharge and pain or a burning sensation when urinating. About 25% of women will develop meningitis as a complication of their first herpes outbreak while another 10% to 15% will have troubles urinating because of their herpes. \nRecurrent Herpes Outbreaks\nOf those people who experienced an outbreak of herpes sores when they were first infected, 80% will go on to have recurrent outbreaks. Although these outbreaks tend to be less severe and shorter in duration than the first outbreak, they can still be just as uncomfortable. Additionally, a person is more likely to pass on the virus when they experience an outbreak. \n\nPrior to the recurrent breakout, though, many individuals tend to experience "warning symptoms" that they are about to have another herpes episode. Often, an individual will have some pain or discomfort in the area that is infected before their herpes sores develop. During this time, you are considered to be very contagious despite the absence of herpes blisters. \n\nHerpes Treatment\nAlthough there is no herpes cure, there are various herpes medications available that can ease the discomfort of your symptoms and shorten the length of the herpes outbreak.
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if it not just a regular cold sore if it is herpes.  Most people have a form of herpes but they did not get it through sex that is what causes cold sores.  but if they have oral herpes from sexual contact you could end up with it to
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herpes/ cold sores in mouth or on the outside of his/her mouth. Does she know you should probably let them know before an outbreak!