Oral Herpes

Oral Herpes, or cold sores are most often caused by Herpes Simplex 1. Find help and information here. Also see: MedlinePlus: Oral Herpes

Oral Herpes: How do You Prevent Passing on Cold Sores?

Posted Thu, 04/15/2004 - 12:39 by jack

Oral
Herpes is the outbreak of the virus
Herpes Simplex 1 which
is contagious from the affected area, in this case around the
mouth. The best way to avoid giving cold sores to someone else is by not getting into physical contact via your mouth. This article explains the various steps you can take to avoid putting others at risk of Oral Herpes.

Oral Herpes: Should You see a Doctor for Cold Sores?

Posted Thu, 04/15/2004 - 12:32 by jack

Yes, you should see a doctor for diagnosis even though you can
get treatment for Oral Herpes without a prescription. The doctor
will examine you and tell you what your symptoms mean. If you do
have Herpes Simplex 1 you will be given
advice on how to treat it and how
to avoid spreading the virus.

Oral Herpes: Are Cold Sores Contagious?

Posted Thu, 04/15/2004 - 12:30 by jack

Yes, Oral Herpes is contagious. It is caused by the virus
Herpes Simplex 1 and sometimes
by Herpes Simplex 2 which which is more often the cause of
Genital Herpes.

Can Oral Herpes Cause Genital Herpes?

Posted Thu, 04/15/2004 - 12:27 by jack

Yes, Oral Herpes (cold sores / mouth herpes) can cause genital herpes, typically via oral sex. Genitals Herpes can
also transmit to the mouth area via oral sex.

Both Oral and Genital Herpes are caused by
Herpes Simplex. Oral Herpes by
HSV1 and
Genital Herpes by HSV2.
The two viruses
are very similar and are both highly adaptable.

Oral Herpes: Is There a Cure for the Common Cold Sore?

Posted Thu, 04/15/2004 - 12:20 by jack

No, there is no cure for a cold sore. Oral Herpes - cold sores, is an outbreak caused by the
Herpes Simplex 1 virus and although you may experience as few as 1 or 2 outbreaks in a lifetime, the simplex virus stays latent within you for life and may outbreak again and again.

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