Can I have just one genital Herpe?

Can I have just one genital Herpe?

Genital herpes outbreaks can differ in severity. While some people encounter multiple painful blisters, some only have one single sore. It is not uncommon for the symptoms to be so mild that they go unnoticed.

Is HSV-1 genital serious?

Genital HSV‐1, which almost always causes a true primary infection, is likely to be more severe during the initial episode. However, genital HSV‐1 causes fewer recurrences (few or none after the first year of infection) and is shed asymptomatically infrequently.

Is herpes 1 an STD?

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2).

Is herpes 1 a genital herpes?

Most commonly, herpes type 1 causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2. In HSV-2, the infected person may have sores around the genitals or rectum.

Does HSV-1 Go Away?

There is no cure for HSV1, but treatments are available that can shorten the length of an outbreak and make cold sores less painful.

Is HSV-1 a big deal?

Millions of people have herpes, and plenty of them are in relationships. For most couples, herpes isn’t a huge deal. Try to go into the conversation with a calm, positive attitude. Having herpes is simply a health issue — it doesn’t say anything about you as a person.

Does HSV-1 show up on STD tests?

If you have the herpes virus and your body has produced antibodies, it can be detected on a blood test, even if you have no symptoms. The only time the virus might not be detected on a test (after you’ve contracted it) is if you’ve been tested too early.

Do I need to tell people I have HSV-1?

Your friends, colleagues and family probably don’t need to know about it, as there’s minimal risk of them catching the virus from you through sexual contact. If you have close friends and the subject of herpes comes up in discussion, feel free to tell them about your HSV-1 or HSV-2 status if you feel comfortable.