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Suggest Modes Of Transmission For Herpes Infection
Can you only get herpes from an out break or open lesion? Do the lesions have to be like an open sore before contagious, or is it contagious before it becomes as open sore? I get sores on my mouth when im in the sun to long is this a form of herpes? Can I get blood tested to determine if I have herpes and will be determine which type if either I have?
Herpes is transmitted by contact with lesions though there is small risk of asymptomatic transmission as well.
Asymptomatic transmission means that the person does not have any symptoms of an acute outbreak but still capable of transmitting the virus.
Herpes 1 is most commonly associated with the oral lesions and herpes 2 with the genital infections though it is possible for the opposite to occur.
Oral herpes is very common.
It is possible for you to be tested to determine if you are infected with either one of these infections. The tests can determine the type if any, if present.
You can speak to your doctor about this possibility. I hope this helps
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Suggest Modes Of Transmission For Herpes Infection
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Herpes is transmitted by contact with lesions though there is small risk of asymptomatic transmission as well. Asymptomatic transmission means that the person does not have any symptoms of an acute outbreak but still capable of transmitting the virus. Herpes 1 is most commonly associated with the oral lesions and herpes 2 with the genital infections though it is possible for the opposite to occur. Oral herpes is very common. It is possible for you to be tested to determine if you are infected with either one of these infections. The tests can determine the type if any, if present. You can speak to your doctor about this possibility. I hope this helps