Can I spread the Herpes Simplex Virus?

Is it contagious? Most importantly, will I always have this virus in my body's system? Is there any way to get rid of it from my system?

yes, herpes simplex can be spread, only if you are having an outbreak though. open cold sores are very contagious. and valtrex is more for genital herpes. abreva, its a cream, works great on cutting down the healing time of the cold sores. ask your doctor about acyclovir, it works wonderfully on preventing outbreaks.

yes, all viruses stay in your bodies system forever. if anyone has ever had a coldsore, they have the herpes simplex virus. although you can never get rid of it, it can be tamed. many people get outbreaks after a sunburn on the lips, stress, or when they are sick.

Sounds contagious to me. So please don't spread that to anyone. Better get you some Valtrex.

Yes you can spread it even if you are not having an outbreak...and no there is no cure.........have you been living under a rock........how about Valtrex ask your doc!

Yes; it is contagious. At present, there is no known cure for herpes, either herpes simplex I or II.

ya its contagious ummm ya dont have sex until u get treatment for it...well anyways good luck dude

Yep. Herpes is contagious. Make sure you tell your partners that you have it, always use a condom and if you have any thought that you have any kind of outbreak coming on don't have sex. If you have blisters or any sores don't have sex. There's dating sites for people with herpes and no there's no cure. If you have many outbreaks see a doctor there are vial suppression drugs that can help keep the outbreaks to a minimum, but ALWAYS practice safe sex and be sure to tell your partners because you will always have this infection because you can spread it at any time, outbreak or not. It's serious, so be careful.

I have herpes, so take it from me: herpes is contagious. That's why it's called a Sexually Transmitted Disease. And you can spread it even if you are not having an outbreak. It is called asympomatic shedding. No, there is no cure for herpes. Drugs like valtrex are only for people who have six or more active (visible sores) outbreaks in less than a year. You really need to talk to your doctor, or go online for info about herpes.

Yes. Yes. Yes. No.

Most people come into contact with Herpes Simplex virus I by the ages of 2 to 5. The common cold sore is Herpes Simplex I. Also so is chicken pox, and shingles. If you've never had a cold sore or had chicken pox, you may have escaped what the larger percentage of people go through.

Herpes Simplex II is sexually transmitted . And I'm sure you've seen all the advertisements on TV about this one. There seems to be a lot of debate about Herpes I and II being transferable, as one is generally located above the waist and the other below. Talk to a doctor, but as I said the last I heard it is still rather controversial and undecided.