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It is not possible to get herpes without contact.
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Do humans get herpes by leeches?
In most cases humans get herpes from contact with other humans rather than from contact with leeches. It is technically possible for the virus to be transmitted by a leech, but it is extremely uncommon.
Is it possible for a person to have herpes but have no symptoms?
Yes, it is possible for a person with herpes to not have any symptoms. This is known as asymptomatic or silent herpes. However, even without symptoms, the person can still transmit the virus to others through viral shedding.
Is it possible to get a genital herpes to somebody not through sex but by just using someones panty?
The chance is very small. Once herpes hits air the virus will die almost instantly. Herpes isn't likely to rub on the surface of a towel, toilet, clothing or other items. If the herpes virus happened to rub on the surface of an item the virus would die before a person came in contact with the virus. Some studies report herpes could spread by sharing a drink but the chance is almost non existent. You can get genital herpes through genital-genital contact or genital-oral contact with someone who has herpes infection. The virus is most easily spread through contact with open sores. But you also can get the virus from skin that does not appear to have a sore. You can become infected with the herpes virus without having intercourse.
How is herpes transmitted from one person to another?
Herpes is spread by coming in contact with the herpes virus. The herpes virus can be spread even when a person isn't having an outbreak.
Can you get Genital herpes?
Any sexual activity involving genital-genital contact can transmit the herpes virus.
Can you get herpes in wounds and cuts?
NO, herpes doesn't spread through blood only by skin contact with the sores.
Is a pimple by the mouth a sign of herpes?
It is NOT likely a pimple by the mouth is herpes.
How can herpes zoster be transmitted?
It is transmitted by "sexual contact".
Can a child get herpes from their parent?
Yes, children can get herpes from a parent. Most of us get oral herpes (cold sores) from casual contact in childhood, such as a kiss from a relative.
Who would be a risk of herpes?
Someone who is having unprotected sex would be at risk for contracting herpes. Oral herpes can also be transmitted by contact with the infected area.
If I kissed cancer patient then herpes zoster will come?
If you kissed a cancer patient, you cannot contact Herpes Zoster.
What is common about the herpes virus?
It has nothing to do with colds or flu. Herpes are cold sores, chicken pox, Shingles, and genital herpes. They are all spread thru direct contact.
