How common is herpes?

Again, just to make it clear, no active symptoms have to be present to transmit either form of herpes. While one is more contagious with active symptoms, it is not required. And it is possible to get either version in either location. EX : Genital herpes to mouth by DATY, etc

The initial symptoms usually appear within 1 to 3 weeks of exposure to the virus and last 7 to 10 days (for cold sores) or 7 to 14 days (for genital lesions).

How common is herpes? Pretty common. As far as exposure goes, if you're lucky you were exposed to type 1 (oral) as child so you carry the antibodies which provide somewhat of an immunity to type 2 (genital). Considering the lesser of two evils I'd take type 1 over type 2. So tell your friend to go celebrate because now he's - technically - protected from the yuckier herpes, regardless of where type 1 presents on the body.

Wow I've got neither. I've never had a cold sore in my life. Thank you God.

How common is herpes? Pretty common. As far as exposure goes, if you're lucky you were exposed to type 1 (oral) as child so you carry the antibodies which provide somewhat of an immunity to type 2 (genital). Considering the lesser of two evils I'd take type 1 over type 2. So tell your friend to go celebrate because now he's - technically - protected from the yuckier herpes, regardless of where type 1 presents on the body. Originally Posted by THN

Nice article I found on the subject. It contains supporting info for THN's comment about having one makes it harder to get the other.
http://www.herpes.com/hsv1-2.html

Wow I've got neither. I've never had a cold sore in my life. Thank you God. Originally Posted by LovingKayla

And that still doesn't mean you don't have it. Many people are carriers and have the virus without ever having a symptom, but can still spread the virus.

http://ottenheimerhealth.com/blog/th...eak-of-herpes/

My understanding that type 1 you either have it or you don't. we have all been exposed to it many times...
Thank goodness i do not have...

Not likely got it from the provider. Those who have it have had it there entire life. It's better know as canker sores.... Originally Posted by HDnTX

Sadly, cold sores (Herpes simplex virus) and canker sores are not the same. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores

Sadly, cold sores (Herpes simplex virus) and canker sores are not the same. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores Originally Posted by luv2go37

i think I learned something here....

Risk Factors

Oral herpes (cold sores)

Everyone is at risk for oral herpes from HSV-1. In fact, studies suggest that by adolescence, 62% of Americans are infected with HSV-1. By the time people are in their 60s, up to 85% have been infected.


http://www.herpes.com/hsv1-2.html

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed...-simplex-virus

Not saying it is impossible, but have nver known an Asian with herpes.

You know what I just realized? No one talks about crabs anymore. Why doesn't someone start up a good "crabs" thread, just to shake things up a bit?

You know what I just realized? No one talks about crabs anymore. Why doesn't someone start up a good "crabs" thread, just to shake things up a bit? Originally Posted by TinMan

Please don't ever say I don't heart you, sir. Happy Tuesday.

http://m.eccie.net/showthread.php?p=...post1058302395

When you look at infection rates, read carefully as global and regional infection rates vary widely

Just went through you reviews and checked all the hoes you banged off my list!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU4VcOQzQm0
Adam Ruins Everything - You Probably Have Herpes and That's Okay (Excerpt)