is hsv 2 contagious without an outbreak?
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Most oral and genital herpes infections are asymptomatic. Symptoms of herpes include painful blisters or ulcers at the site of infection. Herpes infections are most contagious when symptoms are present but can still be transmitted to others in the absence of symptoms.
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HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact to cause oral herpes (which can include symptoms known as “cold sores”), but can also cause genital herpes. HSV-2 is a sexually transmitted infection that causes genital herpes. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections are lifelong.
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Both HSV1 and HSV2 can occur in either the oral or genital regions, but having one form of the herpes simplex virus does not mean you will get the other.
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Cold sores are highly contagious from the time the first symptom appears. This is usually 1–2 days before the sore becomes visible. Sores remain highly contagious until the skin completely heals. This can take up to 15 days.
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HSV1 and oral transmission HSV1 can be transmitted through both giving and receiving oral sex. It can cause both mouth and genital sores. You can also get HSV1 through vaginal and anal intercourse, and through the use of sex toys.
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The sores are infectious until they have healed, however people who carry HSV but don't have cold sores can spread the virus through their saliva. It is common for women who have had cold sores in the past to experience an outbreak while pregnant.
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Kids can get HSV-1 by kissing or touching a person with cold sores, or by sharing eating utensils, towels, or other items with an infected person. Many kids get infected with HSV-1 during the preschool years.
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Herpes infections are highly contagious and you should cover your rash and avoid intimate contact. Also, avoid touching the rash and then your eyes. Wash hands frequently. If you are taking acyclovir for genital herpes, it will not prevent you from passing the infection to your sexual partner.
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HSV-1 can be spread through things such as sharing eating utensils or toothbrushes, or through kissing. Oral sex may spread HSV-2 to the mouth and lips, and may also spread HSV-1 to the genitals. After you've contracted the infection, some factors may lead to the development of cold sores, including: stress.
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People who already have HSV-1 infection are not at risk of getting it again, but they are still at risk of acquiring herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) genital infection (see below).
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are usually spread via droplets or contact, which are preventable with good hygienic practices and droplet precautions. VZV, however, can also be transmitted via aerosols from patients with disseminated skin lesions of varicella or herpes zoster (HZ).
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Transmission. HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact to cause oral herpes infection, via contact with the HSV-1 virus in sores, saliva, and surfaces in or around the mouth. However, HSV-1 can also be transmitted to the genital area through oral-genital contact to cause genital herpes.
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Herpes is most contagious when sores are open and wet, because fluid from herpes blisters easily spreads the virus. But herpes can also “shed” and get passed to others when there are no sores and your skin looks totally normal. Most people get herpes from someone who doesn't have any sores.
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An infection caused by herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) and usually associated with lesions in the genital or anal area. HSV-2 is very contagious and is transmitted by direct contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has the virus (even if lesions are not visible).
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CDC does not recommend herpes testing for people without symptoms. This is because diagnosing genital herpes in someone without symptoms has not shown any change in their sexual behavior (e.g., wearing a condom or not having sex) nor has it stopped the virus from spreading.
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Yes, you can still have sex if you have HSV-1 or HSV-2. However, you should avoid intimate contact if you're experiencing an active outbreak. This will reduce the risk for transmission to your partner. For example, if you have a cold sore you should avoid kissing your partner or performing oral sex.
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The average is two to four outbreaks a year, but some people can go years without an outbreak. Once a person has contracted HSV, they can transmit the virus even during dormant periods when there are no visible sores or other symptoms. The risk of transmitting the virus when it's dormant is less.