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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Herpes / July 2006can i catch HSV-1 again....
If my self and my partner already get cold sores i.e. we already carry the Herpes Simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) If we kiss each other when one of us has a cold sore what could this do? If we have oral sex when one of has a cold sore what could this do? In theory, you cannot catch the virus again. However, herpes isn't always that simple. The virus lives in the nerve bundle that services each area of the body. So, if you have oral herpes, then the virus is already in that nerve ganglia. So, in theory, you cannot get it again in that part of your body. However, if you do not have genital type 1 herpes, you can still catch genital type 1 herpes through oral sex--as that is a different nerve bundle. Now, your body already is knowledgeable about how to fight that virus so catching it again, even genitally, would be difficult. However, if your immune system is not functioning properly, then it does open you up to being reinfected. The longer you have had herpes, the more difficult it will be to reinfect yourself. Take care, ar > If my self and my partner already get cold sores i.e. we already carry the > Herpes Simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) > > If we kiss each other when one of us has a cold sore what could this do? > > If we have oral sex when one of has a cold sore what could this do? Is it harder for a man to catch HSV-1 in the genitals if the woman has a cold sore or is it easier the other way round ? Are there percentages? What about kissing ? > In theory, you cannot catch the virus again. However, herpes isn't always > that simple. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >> >> If we have oral sex when one of has a cold sore what could this do? I do not have percentages for you. They really don't mean anything when dealing with individuals. It is easier for women to get HSV because the skin of the vagina is more delicate than the skin of the penis. What about kissing? I don't understand what you are asking. I already answered what I thought was your question: >> The virus lives in the nerve bundle that services each area of the body. >> So, if you have oral herpes, then the virus is already in that nerve >> ganglia. So, in theory, you cannot get it again in that part of your >> body. ar > Is it harder for a man to catch HSV-1 in the genitals if the woman has a > cold sore or is it easier the other way round ? Are there percentages? [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >>> >>> If we have oral sex when one of has a cold sore what could this do? Before antibodies have been produced against the HSV, it is possible to spread the virus to a new location. After antibodies have formed, you are immune to catching the virus again. I don't have numbers either, but the risk of reinfection of another body site after you develop antibodies is so small I wouldn't even worry about as long as your immune system is competent. Just use common sense measures. > I do not have percentages for you. They really don't mean anything when > dealing with individuals. Based on anatomic differences, it is easier for a woman to contract HSV. > It is easier for women to get HSV because the skin of the vagina is more > delicate than the skin of the penis. Don't worry about kissing, just don't kiss if you have any symptoms present. HSV-1 is very difficult to prevent spreading or getting, it's not even worth worrying about. > What about kissing? I don't understand what you are asking. I already > answered what I thought was your question: |
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