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If I have a fever blister does that mean I have herpes of the mouth?
I was reading about fever blisters and how to heal them faster and somebody was like that's mouth herpes and that's why you always get them every year. Do I have herpes then if I have a feverblister? How is that? I thought a fever blister is just like a sore on your lip like a big pimple or something and after it pops it'll just go away? I do get them every year and have been since I was like 13. Herpes? What?
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Fever Blisters (or cold sores) caused by the herpes simplex virus 1 (the STD, the Herpes that causes sores on genitals is herpes simplex 2).
At least, generally, it is Herpes 1 that causes sores on the mouth, and Herpes 2 that causes sores on the genitals. It is possible for Herpes 1 and Herpes 2 to infect either the mouth or genitals, but it's less common to have it spread from mouth to genitals. There is no cure for either kind.
Yes. You have herpes, and you have it for life. Don't panic.
Some people estimate that as many as 30% of the US have Herpes 1.
Herpes, whether you have the kind on your lips and mouth, or the kind that effects of the genitals, is highly contagious when the first symptoms appear, until it has dried over completely and healed.
That means you shouldn't kiss someone, perform oral sex (to be on the safe side, you should just always use a condom or dental dam when performing oral sex), or share anything that goes on or near your mouth while you have an outbreak.
Other then taking those percussions there isn't much you can do. There are some medications that you can take to suppress herpes, but nothing gets rid of it. The only time you'll have to think about it much, is if you get pregnant (if you are a girl). Herpes can cause some complications for pregnant women.
But don't just listen to us. Talk to your doctor and do your research.
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