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imsherona2 · 04-30-2008, 03:14 PM

Here is a little bit of information I found on the web:

Herpes simplex is a virus that can cause painful blisters and sores. The virus usually affects the skin and the thin layers of tissue that moisten, lubricate, and protect certain parts of the body (mucous membranes).

The two main types of herpes simplex viruses are type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Both types of the virus can cause sores on the lips (cold sores) and sores on the genitals (genital herpes). However, HSV-1 more often causes cold sores, while HSV-2 more often causes genital sores. The viruses are transmitted by direct contact, such as touching a sore directly or through sexual contact.

A herpes infection may cause only a single outbreak of sores, but in many cases the person will have recurrent outbreaks. Recurring infections can be triggered by factors such as stress, fatigue, sunlight, or another infection, such as a cold or flu.

Treatment can reduce the number and severity of outbreaks but cannot cure the infection.

Herpes zoster, another form of herpes virus, causes chickenpox and shingles

While I have only been disagnosed with the herpes simplex 1, HSV-1, I have only EVER had cold sores on the mouth and like I said in my previous post, I never let anyone kiss me when I have an outbreak. My outbreaks are from constant exposure to the sun and stress. After reading everything I could today, I am certain that I don't need to announce it to the World that I have herpes simplex or tell anyone at the parties/clubs I attend either as I wouldn't even go if I had any sign of an outbreak.

04-30-2008, 03:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
imsherona2 Here to Stay Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 80 Location: Grants Pass Status: Couple SLS Name:imsherona	Re: That pesky cold sore Here is a little bit of information I found on the web: Herpes simplex is a virus that can cause painful blisters and sores. The virus usually affects the skin and the thin layers of tissue that moisten, lubricate, and protect certain parts of the body (mucous membranes). The two main types of herpes simplex viruses are type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Both types of the virus can cause sores on the lips (cold sores) and sores on the genitals (genital herpes). However, HSV-1 more often causes cold sores, while HSV-2 more often causes genital sores. The viruses are transmitted by direct contact, such as touching a sore directly or through sexual contact. A herpes infection may cause only a single outbreak of sores, but in many cases the person will have recurrent outbreaks. Recurring infections can be triggered by factors such as stress, fatigue, sunlight, or another infection, such as a cold or flu. Treatment can reduce the number and severity of outbreaks but cannot cure the infection. Herpes zoster, another form of herpes virus, causes chickenpox and shingles While I have only been disagnosed with the herpes simplex 1, HSV-1, I have only EVER had cold sores on the mouth and like I said in my previous post, I never let anyone kiss me when I have an outbreak. My outbreaks are from constant exposure to the sun and stress. After reading everything I could today, I am certain that I don't need to announce it to the World that I have herpes simplex or tell anyone at the parties/clubs I attend either as I wouldn't even go if I had any sign of an outbreak.