does herpes lead to other infections like BV if it is not treated?
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What is BV??  Do you mean HPV??  You should really discuss this with your doctor and should always be using protection anyway;)
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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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yes, you can get herpes even when you partner has no sores.\n\nCheck out the link for info, treatments, and what to do next.
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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.
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It is not deadly, but causes painful blisters and can cause a general felling of illness. It is generally treated with anti-viral drugs.
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Your boyfriend could have gotten herpes before he was with you.  It can lie dormant in the body for years before symptoms appear, or you can get symptoms right away if your immune system is weak.  I just depends on the person.  It's probably not good to play the blame game, because he'll never know how or where he got it.  And it is possible that you gave it to him, unless you've never been with anyone before.  Like I said, you'll never know who got what and when, so it's just better to accept it and move on from there.  Hope this is helpful to you.
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It depends. Genital herpes can lie dormant for a long time. Or it can cause an immediate problem. Or you may have never have noticed the blisters before. Go get screened for herpes, both HSV-1 and HSV-2.\n\nHSV-2 is NOT just below the belt. HSV-1 Is NOT just above the belt. That is a very common mistake that people make. A significant number of new cases of genital herpes are caused by the HSV-1 virus (which most people contract during childhood) and is then spread genitally through oral sex. The virus does NOT know NOR CARE which nerve ganglia cluster it is infecting.\n\n"The scary part is that most people with genital herpes don't know they have it, and are unaware they may be spreading it to others, says Warren. Many have no symptoms or mistake their symptoms for something else, such as jock itch, insect bites, hemorrhoids, yeast infections, razor burn, or allergies to laundry detergent.\n\nGenital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV is in the same family of viruses that causes chickenpox, shingles and mononucleosis. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1, which infects 80 percent of the U.S. population, usually appears on the lips in cold sores; HSV-2 is usually found in the genital area. However, if a person with HSV-1 oral herpes (cold sores) performs oral sex, it is possible for the partner to get HSV-1 genital herpes. And HSV-2 can infect the mouth through oral sex.\n\nHSV can cause sores, or lesions, to appear in and around the vaginal area and within the cervix in women, and on the penis and scrotum in men. Both males and females may also get lesions in the urinary tract, around the anal opening, on the buttocks or thighs, and sometimes on other parts of the body."
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depends on the disease but its possible --- herpes springs to mind
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yes u can have kids however your partner will get the herpes and you will be on antibiotics throughout your pregnancy , then the baby will undergo some tests right after it is born  no there is no cure for herpes just a prevention for the outbreaks
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You could do the Herpes Virus, there's Herpes Simplex I and Herpes Simplex II.  You could find pictures too.  It is a very common virus.
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Absolutely not.  The new thinking on herpes is that it is possible to become cured if you go long enough without and outbreak.  However, we are talking something in the order of 10 years without sign of the disease.  5 months?  pffft.  Means nothing.
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emillea is right - He is at risk of contracting oral herpes. That other answer is wrong about you not getting cold sores from genital herpes. Type 1 and 2 can both cause the same results. They can both cause oral or genital herpes. And even when you have no symptoms, the virus may be shedding. You can take prescription valtrex which can help suppress your symptoms, but even with that it is still possible to spread the virus. I know this stinks, only God can heal someone of genital herpes. But I believe all things are possible with Him.  Until He does it, use wisdom.
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You will know if you have herpes if the sores are visible. The infected area will start to tingle right before an outbreak and then the first sore(red blisters) will appear. They will then open up and this can be very painful when you do pretty much anything. They will start to heal soon after the blisters "pop". The whole process is disgusting and hurts like hell.         OR\nSometimes people live for years and never have an outbreak so many do not know they have it.
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yes, you can contract herpes through oral sex.  be careful, because you can contract it even if the person is not currently experiencing an outbreak.
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http://www.herpes.org/\n\nIt is known that partners infected with genital herpes can transmit the infection to an uninfected partner BOTH when symptoms are present (such as redness and blisters) as well as when no symptoms are present (called "asymptomatic shedding"; see the paper on Asymptomatic Shedding at www.herpes.org ). Researchers have shown that viral shedding of herpes virus occurs very often from the genitals of the infected partner even when the infected partner has no symptoms: In some cases over 80% of the time. This means that an infected partner can transmit herpes to the uninfected partner even when no symptoms are present.
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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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Sweetie, if you haven't had sex, it's not going to be herpes. You could be allergic to the detergent your underwear is washed in, a new soap that you might be using or it could a yeast infection. I would take some benedryl and make an appointment with the doctor. Those blisters can become infected if you're not careful. I suspect an allergy of some sort but I'm not a doctor. If you're under 18, you may need your mom's consent to see the doctor but if you've done nothing in the sex department then you've nothing to worry about. Ask your mom about how much benedryl to take or make sure you read the directions. Good luck, Honey. Tina