There's an interesting perspective on Herpes been posted over at Craigslist where the author says that making peace with the virus is the way forward.

There's a fairly disturbing report being reported by Reuters that says Herpes lab tests are often wrong. According to the report published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology more than half of 172 labs reported a sample as being positive for HSV2 (Genital Herpes), when in actual fact, it was negative, but positive for HSV1 (cold sores).

Neonatal herpes, infection of newborns with herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2—the causes of genital herpes and cold sores—should routinely be reported to health authorities, say experts. In a commentary published in the September issue of the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, some of the nation’s leading researchers in herpes infections point out that unlike all comparable health problems in newborns, neonatal herpes is a reportable condition in only 7 states.

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Many people are worried about catching Herpes, especially Herpes Simplex 1 and 2, also known as cold sores and Genital Herpes.

Herpes is very common and very easy to catch. But it does require close physical contact. Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 does not survive outside the human body. This means that you can not catch Herpes Simplex from sharing drinks, food, make up, going to a public toilet or using a pay phone. You need to for example kiss some one with Herpes (including dry kisses as may be exchanged between relatives), have sex or other forms of close physical contact.

A virus is a living organism smaller than a bacteria. It needs a
living cell to live, grow and reproduce. The virus uses living cells
as hosts.

In humans, viruses are responsible for many illnesses, both harmless and
dangerous, ranging from the common cold, the flu and Herpes
to Hepatitis, Ebola and AIDS. Most viruses are very
adaptable and often mutate.

No. Herpes Simplex 2 which causes Genital Herpes is normally
transmitted via sexual activity. Herpes Simplex 1 which causes Oral
Herpes may also be transmitted via sexual activity, but only requires
oral contact. Varicella Herpes Zoster which causes chickenpox and
shingles is transmitted via the humidity in the air.

The word virus is Latin for poison or slime. A virus is a microscopic
parasite that often causes disease in the human body. It consists
essentially of a core of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat.
A virus cannot replicate without a host cell. Viruses are not considered living
organisms.

The symptoms depend on the type of Herpes you have but most types of
Herpes have rash like symptom that turn into blisters and then a
dry scab. You may experience additional symptoms such as headaches, fever and
general discomfort.

If you have Herpes Simplex 1 or 2 which causes Oral Herpes - Cold Sores or
Genital Herpes then yes, you can go swimming.

Yes. both Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 usually attack the mouth and genital
area, but can in principle attack other parts of the body although
it is not very common.

Herpes Zoster, the cause of chickenpox in
children and shingles in adults does not affect a specific part of the body
and can easily be caught through the humidity in the air.

It is difficult to avoid outbreaks of Herpes as there are many
different triggers. Herpes is a family of viruses, the most common of which
are:

• Herpes Simplex 1: Causes Oral Herpes -
  Cold Sores
• Herpes Simplex 2: Causes Genital Herpes
• Varicella Herpes Zoster: Causes Chickenpox
  and Shingles

Herpes is very common. It is estimated that 50-80% of the
world's population have a Herpes virus. It spreads very easily
and once it is in the body it is for life.

Yes, you should tell your partner that you have Herpes. We will
assume that you have Herpes Simplex 1 or 2. Herpes
Simplex 1 causes Oral Herpes - Cold Sores.
Herpes Simplex 2 causes Genital Herpes.

This depends on what type of Herpes you have. Assuming you
have Herpes Simplex 1 or 2 you should be perfectly capable of
keeping your children uninfected.

Herpes Simplex 1 causes
Oral Herpes - Cold Sores. It
spreads from the affected area only, mostly during an
outbreak but to a lesser extent just before the outbreak and in the viral
shedding period when the virus reproduces itself.

Not necessarily. It is not that common to pass Genital Herpes to your child but it does happen. Before your child is born it does not have Genital Herpes if you do because it doesn't spread via the bloodstream. It is both Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 that carries a risk of transmitting to the child during birth. Genital Herpes is caused by mainly HSV2 but in recent years HSV1 have also caused Genital Herpes and not just Oral Herpes also known as cold sores.

In principle Herpes can leave scars but it is not very common.
There are several types of Herpes and the most common are

• Herpes Simplex 1: Causes Oral Herpes -
  cold sores
• Herpes Simplex 2: Causes Genital Herpes
• Herpes Zoster: Causes chickenpox and
  shingles

They all have symptoms that start with a rash that turns into
blisters which then turn into a dry scab. The Herpes Zoster
symptoms are often itchy or painful and if you scratch them
repeatedly and with force, you do risk scarring. To avoid
this you may take painkillers or use and anti itch or local
anesthetic cream.

No, at present there is no cure for Herpes. Herpes is a virus and viruses
are nearly impossible to eliminate. Fortunately the herpes virus is latent
in your body most of the time and it is fairly easy to keep
the outbreaks at a minimum. The pattern of outbreaks tend to vary from
person to person. Typical triggers of outbreaks are:

Yes, Herpes is contagious. Herpes is a virus and viruses are
usually very easy to catch. There are several types of Herpes
virus and they are all very common.

Herpes is a very common virus. The most common forms of the condition are:

• Herpes Simplex 1:
  Causes Oral Herpes or cold sores
• Herpes Simplex 2: Causes Genital Herpes
• Varicella Herpes Zoster: Causes chickenpox
  and shingles

This article will give you an overview of the most common Herpes viruses, their treatments and links to relevant resources.

Herpes is very easy to catch. There are several types of Herpes and
the most common are:

• Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 - Oral & Genital Herpes
• Varicella Herpes Zoster - chickenpox & shingles

This article will give you an overview of how each herpes virus is contracted.