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Can you get one isolated herpes bump on your lip or does it always come in clusters.
Thanks for the info & fast responses! The best advice is to have an exam. U r right!
JoJo
JoJo
No, oral herpes symptoms do not always appear in clusters. If you are wondering if you have a cold sore or not, see your provider for an exam and lesion culture and typing.
grace
grace
Cutting and pasting replies to everyone's posts really isn't all that helpful. I suggest offering support to them and pointing them in the direction of helpful websites. It's also probably a good idea if you cite your sources when you cut and paste so folks know where the info is coming from too. I know you are new to the forum - just trying to give you a little guidance.
grace
grace
There are two different strains of herpes simplex viruses:
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face. It is the most common herpes simplex virus and most people develop it in childhood. HSV-1 often causes lesions inside the mouth, such as cold sores (fever blisters), or infection of the eye (especially the conjunctiva and cornea). It can also lead to infection of the lining of the brain (meningoencephalitis). It is transmitted by contact with infected saliva. By adulthood, up to 90% of people will have antibodies to HSV-1.
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is sexually transmitted. Symptoms include genital ulcers or sores. In addition to oral and genital sores, the virus can also lead to complications such as infection of the lining of the brain and the brain itself (meningoencephalitis) in neonatal infants due to infection during birth. However, some people have HSV-2 but do not show symptoms. Up to 30% of U.S. adults have antibodies against HSV-2. Cross-infection of type 1 and 2 viruses may occur from oral-genital contact.
A finger infection, called herpetic whitlow, is another form of herpes. It usually affects health care providers who are exposed to saliva during procedures. Sometimes, young children also can get the disease.
The herpes virus can infect the fetus and cause abnormalities. A mother who is infected with herpes may transmit the virus to her newborn during vaginal delivery, especially if the mother has an active infection at the time of delivery.
It's possible for the virus to be transmitted even when there are no symptoms or visible sores.
Symptoms
Mouth sores
Genital lesions -- there may first be a burning or tingling sensation
Blisters or ulcers -- most often on the mouth, lips and gums, or genitals
Fever blisters
Fever -- especially during the first episode
Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin
at first herpes comes into single bumps and then it turns into clusters,
hope this helps.
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face. It is the most common herpes simplex virus and most people develop it in childhood. HSV-1 often causes lesions inside the mouth, such as cold sores (fever blisters), or infection of the eye (especially the conjunctiva and cornea). It can also lead to infection of the lining of the brain (meningoencephalitis). It is transmitted by contact with infected saliva. By adulthood, up to 90% of people will have antibodies to HSV-1.
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is sexually transmitted. Symptoms include genital ulcers or sores. In addition to oral and genital sores, the virus can also lead to complications such as infection of the lining of the brain and the brain itself (meningoencephalitis) in neonatal infants due to infection during birth. However, some people have HSV-2 but do not show symptoms. Up to 30% of U.S. adults have antibodies against HSV-2. Cross-infection of type 1 and 2 viruses may occur from oral-genital contact.
A finger infection, called herpetic whitlow, is another form of herpes. It usually affects health care providers who are exposed to saliva during procedures. Sometimes, young children also can get the disease.
The herpes virus can infect the fetus and cause abnormalities. A mother who is infected with herpes may transmit the virus to her newborn during vaginal delivery, especially if the mother has an active infection at the time of delivery.
It's possible for the virus to be transmitted even when there are no symptoms or visible sores.
Symptoms
Mouth sores
Genital lesions -- there may first be a burning or tingling sensation
Blisters or ulcers -- most often on the mouth, lips and gums, or genitals
Fever blisters
Fever -- especially during the first episode
Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin
at first herpes comes into single bumps and then it turns into clusters,
hope this helps.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
