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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Herpes / January 2004Another question
Supposing that I have genital HSV2, is it possible to infect *myself* with ORAL herpes by touching my lesions and then later touching my face accidentally, without having washed up properly? Thanks, J PS: I apologize if this answer is in an FAQ somewhere... Joe, If you have both herpes type-1 and type-2 then you keep those types . . . so what you have described is probably not likely. Here is a good link for you to check out: http://www.yoshi2me.com/page6.html. Angela www.yoshi2me.com > Supposing that I have genital HSV2, is it possible to infect > *myself* with ORAL herpes by touching my lesions and then later [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > PS: I apologize if this answer is in an FAQ somewhere... Hi Joe, This is a very common concern. :) Yes, it is possible. Especially during the first year of infection before the body has become a herpes fighting machine. However, things to remember.... IF you have type 2, then it doesn't like the oral region very much so the chances are slim that this could happen. However, something to be very careful about is touching your eyes. Ocular herpes is a real pain and can cause some more serious problems. But don't get neurotic about it!! That doesn't do anyone any good. Just practice good hygiene and remember that hot water and soap kill the virus on contact. Take care, ar > Supposing that I have genital HSV2, is it possible to infect > *myself* with ORAL herpes by touching my lesions and then later [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > PS: I apologize if this answer is in an FAQ somewhere... >Hi Joe, > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >Take care, >ar always wash your hands before touching your eyes because that's a very common was to pick up the common cold. Works for me every time. Lk |
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