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What happens if both partners have hsv1?
You’re correct that after being infected, your body develops antibodies to both strains of the virus. In practical terms, this means that since both of you already have HSV-1 and HSV-2 you cannot be “re-infected” nor will you cause each other to have more outbreaks.
Can you have hsv1 genitally and orally at the same time?
HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact to cause infection in or around the mouth (oral herpes). However, HSV-1 can also be transmitted through oral-genital contact to cause infection in or around the genital area ( genital herpes).
Can you get hsv1 in both places?
It is rare to get the same type of herpes on two different areas of the body. This means that if you have HSV-1 on the mouth, you should not get HSV-1 on the genitals. When you are exposed to herpes, your body starts to form antibodies that will protect you if you are exposed to this type of herpes again.
Can you reinfect yourself with hsv1?
Although it is rare, sometimes you can reinfect yourself in another place on your body. If you scratch or rub active herpesblisters or ulcers and then touch another location on your body, you may spread the virus. Areas that are most often infected are the eyes, mouth, the genital area, and any area of broken skin.
Can I give myself HSV 2 if I have hsv1?
Even if you already have either strain in either location, you can still receive either strain in the other location. If you have HSV-1 on your mouth, your partner can still give you HSV-2 on your genitals. If you have HSV-1 on your genitals, your partner can still give you HSV-2 on your mouth.
Can you have hsv1 in two places?
How is HSV-1 and 2 treated?
Although there is no cure for herpes, treatments can relieve the symptoms. Medication can decrease the pain related to an outbreak and can shorten healing time. They can also decrease the total number of outbreaks. Drugs including Famvir, Zovirax, and Valtrex are among the drugs used to treat the symptoms of herpes.
Can herpes be transmitted through the vagina?
Same thing for women, herpes is not just in the vaginal canal or around the opening. It can be anyplace in her genital region. The best method out there for reducing the risk of transmission is actually when the person who’s infected takes the antiviral.
Can herpes be on the scrotum?
Herpes can be on a mans scrotum, at the base where the condom doesn’t cover or in any area around the genital region. Same thing for women, herpes is not just in the vaginal canal or around the opening. It can be anyplace in her genital region.
Can you get herpes from a condom?
Condoms don’t cover all of the body parts. I mean you’re pretty exposed still and herpes doesn’t just show up in the areas that are covered by the condom. Herpes can be on a mans scrotum, at the base where the condom doesn’t cover or in any area around the genital region.
Yep, the antiviral cuts down on transmission by 48\%. This is far more effective than a condom because the antiviral keeps the herpes virus dormant in your system. So, what this boils down to and what this means in reducing the risk of transmission is you need to have a conversation with your partner about having herpes.