What are the statistical chances of acquiring herpes from one episode of unprotected sex w/an infected person?
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It happens. True story here. Im not going to hold anything back. I had unprotected sex with someone who had it (i did NOT know he had it at the time)....and 2 weeks later, I started seeing little red raised bumps in "that area"....a week later I went to the doctor, they did a female exam, and they sent me to get some blood tests done....and I found out that I had it. It only takes one time hun, just like pregnancy.\n\nGood Luck
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i don't think so. it takes a few weeks for a herpes infection to set into a new person, so you wouldn't notice blisters in a few days.
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Outbreaks can happen at any time not only when you have intercourse.   \n\nSometimes outbreaks can occur and not be noticed by the individual who has the condition - this is fine but it also means that you can infect another person and not be aware of it.
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How common is herpes? \nAbout 50 percent to 80 percent of the adult population in the United States has oral herpes (commonly called cold sores or fever blisters), with as many as 90% having the virus by age 50. \nMost people contract oral herpes when they are children by receiving a kiss from a friend or relative. \nAbout one in four persons in the United States has genital herpes; however, as many as 90 percent are unaware that they have the virus. There are many reasons people do not know they have herpes (see below). \nAnyone who is sexually active can contract genital herpes. \nHow is it transmitted?\n\nAny person who is sexually active can get genital herpes. \nHerpes is transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact. This occurs when a contagious area comes into contact with a tiny break in the skin or mucous membrane tissue, primarily the mouth and genitals. \nMost skin on the body is too thick for the virus to go through. \nIf a person with oral herpes (sometimes called cold sores or fever blisters) performs oral sex, it is possible for the partner to get genital herpes. \nIf a person with genital herpes has sex, it is possible for his or her partner to get genital herpes. \nGenital herpes can be transmitted sexually both when symptoms are present and sometimes when symptoms are not present. \nThere are several days throughout the year (called asymptomatic reactivation, asymptomatic shedding, or subclinical shedding) when the virus may be present on the surface of the skin, but there are no symptoms. Herpes can be passed through sexual contact during this time. \nThere are no documented cases of a person getting genital herpes from an inanimate object such as a toilet seat, bathtub, or towel. Herpes is a very fragile virus and does not live long on surfaces. \nTesting\nThere are different tests available for herpes. One test, a viral culture, can be done if you are experiencing symptoms. Blood tests are available for people who may not have had symptoms or if the signs have already healed. Not all tests are accurate, however, and many health care providers are unclear on which tests to perform. To find out more about getting an accurate diagnosis, visit our section on Testing. \nReduce your risk\nAny sexually active person may contract genital herpes. Aside from abstaining from sex or mutual monogamy with one uninfected partner, there are many options a couple may consider to reduce the risk of transmission.\n\nSince one in four persons is though to have herpes and the majority of people don't know, if a partner has ever been sexually active, it is possible that she or he could unknowingly have the virus too. Accurate blood tests:hyperlink are available to determine whether a person has antibodies for HSV. Knowing a partner's status can help a couple make a joint decision about whether they need to take steps to reduce the risk of transmitting HSV.\n\nIf one or both partners have herpes, it is important to become educated about herpes, to understand the basics of herpes prevention, and to make decisions together about which precautions are right for you.\n\nIf someone has signs or symptoms around the genital or anal region (genital herpes), he or she should not have sexual activity until all signs have healed.\n\nWhen there are no symptoms present, there is still the possibility of asymptomatic reactivation:hyperlink . Using latex condoms between outbreaks for genital-to-genital contact can reduce the risk of transmission. While condoms don't always cover the potential sites of viral shedding, they offer useful protection against the virus by protecting or covering the mucous membranes that are the most likely sites of transmission. Furthermore, keep in mind that condoms also help reduce the risk of acquiring another STD.\n\nOne antiviral medication for herpes, valacyclovir (Valtrex®), has been shown to reduce the risk of herpes transmission. When a person with a history of recurrent genital herpes takes
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Yes Herpes simplex, whether oral (usually HSV type 1) or genital (usually HSV type 2) can be transferred to a sex partner through skin contact.  Transmission rates to a partner is significanly lower during times when there are no obvious lesions, but still possible.  There is a much higher rate of transmission when there are visible active outbreaks.\n\nHSV 1 has lower infectivity rates compared to HSV type 2.  Prophylactic therapy days prior to sexual activity up til days after it with Acyclovir at least 400 mg twice a day may decrease risk of contracting herpes, but is not a guarantee.
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No- there is no way to get herpes if your partner doesn't have it.  Your partner should be tested though to make sure he doesn't have it-  just because someone doesn't have sores, doesn't mean they don't have it.
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well yes there's still chance for that, aside from sexual intercourse, HIV can be acquired through blood transfusion, or if you have an open wound and your partner has one and those two wounds touch each other, just be sure both of you dont have an open wound on your lips before kissing, the virus's incubation period takes a long time and is virtually undetectable unless if you go for a check up.
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That is usually how they diagnose herpes. My OBGYN took one look at me and knew I had herpes.\n\nI guess it is possible to go 25 years without an outbreak. It does seem highly unlikely but I guess it could be possible. It's been about 2 years since I had one. But I know that's not 25 years!\n\nIt's good that he is going to go and get tested again. His first doctor may have diagnosed him wrong.
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If one person does not have an STD, then there is no way it can be spread to someone else.  One person has to have it in order to give it to someone else- STDs do not occur out of the blue.
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as a person with herpes (unfortunately) i should know that it is possible to have it and yor g/f cannot. you could have had it for a period of time until something triggered it. Stress, anxiety, a cold anything. the best thing to do is when you have an outbreak DO NOT HAVE SEX. this will decrease the chance of her catching it. granted it is not easy to tell someone that you have that but if the person cares abotu you they will understand. go onto websites to give yourself better knowledge about it. hey if you have any questions feel free to ask them. dont be afraid to ask, that is the only way to find things out!! it isnt that much easier for a woman to see than a man. it all depends on how u handle certain situations. my stress may cause me to outbreak more than your or vice versa. \n\nloveless816@yahoo.com if you need to ask anything.\n\n\nP.S. it can lay dormant in ANYONE, not just women
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You can get almost any STD from somebody who didn't have an outbreak at the time. Then again, it is much more likely that one will get an STD when an outbreak occurs. The virus, of course, is still running through the body when there is no outbreak, and there is a chance that he could have contracted it a long time ago, and especially if his immune system has been low lately, he can be more susceptible to an outbreak. There is no surefire way to tell if he has been cheating on you, unless he was a virgin before he met you. \nBut I'd play it safe & wear a condom anyways.
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Yes, but it will require a lot of genetic testing. If you can isolate the virus from your blood and match its DNA to strains carried by a previous partner, there is a strong chance that you can find the person who gave it to you.\n\nHowever, DNA testing for herpes in not commercially available, and would only be done in the context of scientific research.\n\nSo the answer is "Yes, theoretically" but "No, in practice."
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is transmitted from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact. The virus is shed from visible sores, blisters, or a rash during outbreaks, but can also be shed from the affected area between outbreaks of symptoms. Viruses are present not only in the vagina but also in the perineum. Hence the same can be spread from one person to the other even if protection is taken.  \nThere really is no such thing as "safe" sex. The only truly effective way to prevent STDs is abstinence. Sex in the context of a monogamous relationship wherein neither party is infected with a STD also is considered "safe." Most people think that kissing is a safe activity. Unfortunately, syphilis, herpes, and other infections can be contracted through this relatively simple and apparently harmless act. All other forms of sexual contact carry some risk. Condoms are commonly thought to protect against STDs. Condoms are useful in decreasing the spread of certain infections, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea; however, they do not fully protect against other infections such as genital herpes, genital warts, syphilis, and AIDS. \nPlease see the webpages for more details on Genital Herpes.
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I am sorry to say but Mike is WRONG:\nThere are two types of Herpes,  Herpes simplex type I or II. Either type can infect the mouth or genitals (if you're really unlucky you can have 4 lifelong infections going at the same time: HSV1 and 2 in the upper body, HSV1 and 2 in the lower body. This would be very rare). When your incfected, the virus "hides" in the nervous system between outbreaks. It will protect you from a new infection of the same type, not of another type.\nOnly about 25% of Americans over the age of 12 DO NOT have antibodies against one of the two (standard test for exposure and infection).\nHSV1 is extremely prevalent (very easy to pass on, quite innocently, just by an injudicious kiss to a baby). Most everybody (up to 90% of the population) has antibodies against HSV1 by the time they're 50.\nAbout 20 to 30% of the population has antibodies against HSV2, more women than men (infection is easier for females), but HSV1 is fast becoming a major cause of genital herpes.\nMost people with HSV1 have just "fever blisters". Some have it bad, a terrible rash from the nose down to the chest, inside the mouth, it looks like a case of pox. It can last a few days to over a week. Genital herpes is basically the same on the genitals, blisters and lesions, individually different how bad. \n\nNow about transmission: It mostly happens when you have a blister/blisters going, through direct skin-to-skin contact. Avoid physical contact with the area from the time of the first symptoms (tingling, itching, burning) until all sores are completely healed, not just scabbed-over. Also try to prevent self-infection to other areas of your body. Wash your hands with soap and water if you touch a sore. Better yet, don't touch the sores.\nUnfortunately, the virus can sometimes  spread , when no signs or symptoms are present. This is called "Asymptomatic Transmission." Often people don't know they are infected, these people may have symptoms so mild they don't notice them at all or else don't recognize them as herpes. They can also spread it. Still, asymptomatic transmission appears to be far less likely than spreading the virus when lesions are present.
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If the infected genitalia was never in contact with the vagina she will not be infected, but if the guy has oral herpes also and gives oral sex to the girl then she will be infected
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Yes there is a chance you will get it if your partner has it. \nI just found out after almost 4 years of marriage I have genital herpes. My husband and I dont practice safe sex however I take my medication daily that knocks his chance of getting it down by 50%, thats not to say he doesnt have it and shows no symptoms. 70% of people who have HSV has a partner that shows no signs. Get a blood test before you sleep with them to make sure you indeed dont have herpes. 1 in 5 people have it. \nCondoms are not 100% either. Herpes can be on the testes, buttocks,inner theighs. \nBe as careful as you can, but there are no guarntees.
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If whomever is sleeping around or ect...and it's unprotected theres a very hogh risk for std you can get any one of them the other has if you have sex with them with no protection