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Yes, you can get oral herpes or cold sores from kissing. Herpes is transmitted from any skin to skin contact, either when the herpes sores are present or in the time just before an outbreak. It should be noted that HSV is not contagious 100% of the time but there's no way to tell exactly when it is as viral cells can shed either before the lesion is detected or after it appears to have healed.
Oral herpes, also known as cold sores or fever blisters is very common. By the time people are adults, the majority have oral herpes, whether they know it or not. Most of those infected don't have symptoms. Most contract the virus through casual kissing as children, for instance, from a relative saying hello at the holidays.
You can't get genital herpes from kissing unless the kissing is taking place below the belt. But oral herpes is caused by herpes type 1 or, more rarely, type 2 can be transmitted to the genitals through oral sex.
Bear in mind that many individuals are infected with HSV and remain asymptomatic -- they have it, but it doesn't show symptoms. HSV is endemic to approximately 20-40% of the world population.
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Can you get herpes from kissing a girl's but cheeks?
Herpes can be on your cheek.
What are the top 10 diseases you can get from kissing?
Oral herpes?
Can you get genital warts if Ive never had any sexual contact except kissing?
No, another persons mouth or genitals must touch yours to get genital warts. Genital warts usually come from herpes or HPV. you can get herpes in the mouth from kissing though, especially if the person you are kissing has herpes in the mouth.
If herpes is not present can you still get it from kissing?
If one person does not have herpes, it is highly unlikely for them to contract it by kissing someone with herpes. However, there is still a small risk of transmission if there are active herpes lesions or sores present on the person with herpes. It is always advisable to practice safe kissing and maintain good oral hygiene.
Can you get lip cancer from kissing your boyfriend if he chews tobacco?
..and you can get herpes.
Can you have herpes type 1 an give it to your baby just by kissing her?
Yes, the common cold sore is a form of herpes.
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
My Partner Says I Gave Him Herpes But We Was Only Kissing Now He's Saying That He's Lips Is Burning. Do He Really Got Herpes?
He needs to have a blood test to determine. If you were "only kissing", and you have herpes, then it is very possible that the virus was transfered to him. "Burning lips" does not constitute a diagnosis of herpes though. There are other symptoms associated with the virus such as blisters. Go to a doctor, get tested.
Will you have a sore throat with herpes?
Nope, herpes and strep are not the same thing. Strep is caused by bacteria, herpes is caused by a virus. But you shouldn't be kissing some one that has strep throat, it is contagious.
Can you contract fever blister from a kiss on the neck?
You can get the herpes virus from a kiss on the neck if the person kissing you had an outbreak of herpes or just before the outbreak arose. The neck is a common place for herpes gladiatorum as well.
Can you get HIV AIDS through kissing?
The risk of acquiring HIV infection through kissing is very small. However, people who are not receiving proper therapy can become infected with the virus and transmit it to others. The risk of acquiring a herpes virus infection through kissing is much greater and herpes virus infection is not as harmless as was once believed.
Can you get herpes from sharing alcohol?
Hsv -1 (herpes simplex virus) can be transmitted through the sharing of saliva/kissing. hsv -2 is transmitted through sexual contact.
