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| *Women health>>>Genital Herpes |
I have a cold sore, can I give myself genital herpes? |
I have HSV-1 and I am afraid i may inadvertently infect myself if i touch both areas Yes. You can spread cold cores around your mouth and to your genitals. You should wash your hands before touching your genitals and use a different towel. You can get genital or oral herpes on either area. You should see a doctor if you are worrid and get an Rx for Valtrex. People can get the pink bump oral herpes on their mouths and their genitals and can get the ulcerous genital form of herpes on both places, too. I am giving you a link to the Planned parenthood webiste. you can read more under the "How is herpes spread," and "How can people prevent spreading herpes to others," sections to help answer some of your questions. Make sure not to touch your cold sore and do not touch your mouth or let your saliva contact your eyes or genitals. The Mayo Clinic website is really great with lots of information. Mayo Clinic is a world reknowned and prestigious medical center. Click the 3rd link I'm providing. Its says wash your hands often and be careful touching other parts of your body because you CAN spread the virus. Also, the planned parenthood website cautions that herpes can be very dangerous to infants, so do not kiss a baby until your sores are gone. Herpes is a leading cause of blindness so be careful not to spread herpes to your eyes. Source(s): http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sexual-... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cold-so... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cold-so... ask a pharmesist at walgreens. they are good! i would have to say no the viruses are different and if it were so every one would have genital herpes already |
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