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Jamie Davis17 said:I was wondering, does Herpes Simplex count as part of the same category as the herpes that shows up on other parts of the body? I don't mean the genital areas, obviously, but more like... say, on different patches of skin across the body. And how does that even happen? Does it mean the virus can, theoretically, just erupt anywhere?
From what I've gathered, it can break out pretty much anywhere. I read somewhere that it's even more common on the hands for healthcare workers because they touch infected skin... probably from touching near blisters without protection, though I'm not sure if that's simplex or something else.
casualhound10 said:I think you'll be fine. It isn't some "disease" passed through simple touch; it's transmitted via blood or other bodily fluids...
So... stop stressing and move on.🙂
No big deal anymore. I've accepted things for what they are, whatever happens, happens. Maybe just be a little more careful when the herpes is flaring up... I actually read that the virus spreads pretty easily (Pfizer's website mentions it, though they don't go into much detail) - but it's interesting that an active phase might happen once and never again, or it could flare up every few months. Says it's totally different for everyone... thanks for the advice. 👍
alright, thanks for all the input, I think I get it now. Might already have the virus, and even if I don't, there's a pretty good chance I'll catch it sooner or later... long term, seems impossible to dodge. Bottom line: when the virus is active, you're way more likely to pass it on...
Harold Ramirez49 said:It’s honestly terrifying to think about what would happen if someone close to you was diagnosed with hepatitis or AIDS.
Depends on how it spreads. I read online that Herpes can even pass from parent to child just through a kiss... Not sure. Just wondering if anyone here has dealt with something similar and actually knows how much of a risk we're looking at...
Found out recently that someone in my immediate family has herpes. It’s a close one, too... and now I'm wondering how risky it actually is if I, say, kiss them on the face—because I can't just stop being affectionate... but then again, I'm freaking out because I don't want to catch this thing on top of all the other crap I'm dealing with. Obviously, I can't just distance myself, nor do I want to, but still... it matters. When I can't even bring myself to kiss them, I feel like absolute garbage... Does anyone know the actual risk of infection in a situation like that (like kissing on the face)? (Sorry if someone already asked something similar)