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Yes. Most of the infected people have two types at the same time. The virus can spead easily from oral to gential
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How can you distinguish a cold sore from oral herpes?
Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores.
Can you catch herpes simplez 1 if you've had cold sores before?
Cold sores is herpes type 1. I'm sorry to say. If you've had cold sores you have herpes type 1.
Do people who have cold sores have herpes?
Yes it is a herpes infection but normally a different type. Cold sores are normally caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV1) while genital herpes are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.
What is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
Fever blisters and cold sores are known as what type of herpes?
Fever blisters & cold sores are oral herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.
What type of herpes simplex virus is most commonly diagnosed in oral pathology?
Herpes simplex virus type 1 is more commonly diagnosed in oral herpes, but both type 1 and type 2 can infect the mouth, genitals, or other body parts. Type 1 is less likely to recur than type 2.
What kind of microbe causes oral herpes?
Oral herpes (cold sores) are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). They may be caused by HSV type 1 or type 2.
How do you know if someone has herpes type 1 or just a sore?
A cold sore is a herpes infection of the lip. Herpes simplex type I usually causes cold sores while type II usually causes genital herpes. Occasionally it can be the other way around.
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.
Are cold sores cause by bacteria or virus?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. No doubt you've heard of "herpes" before, but don't jump ahead of yourself. There are actually two types of herpes simplex virus, "type 1" and "type 2." Type 1 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 ("HSV1") generally only infects those body tissues that lie "above the waistline" and it is HSV1 that causes cold sores in the majority of cases. Type 2 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 2 ("HSV2") usually only infects those body tissues that lie "below the waistline" and it is this virus that is also known as "genital herpes." Herpes simplex virus type 2 is not usually the virus that causes cold sores, although it can.
Is herpes simplex type 1 contagious?
Yes. It is the virus that causes cold sores on the lips or mouth and genital herpes.
What country has the most cases of herpes simplex type 1?
The usa
