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U can get sero typing done to see if u have just HSV 1 or both HSV 1 and HSV 2 antibodies. In case u dont have HSV 2 then u need to take all preventive measures to avoid getting a primary HSV2 infection during pregnancy. Like i said a primary infection is much more dangerous that old/recurrent infection
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Are you sure you have herpes? Are the sores inside or outside your mouth? True cold sores, inside the mouth, are not herpes. They're due to a weakened immune system.
They're usually in the same part on my upper lip. It's gotten to the point now where I only get them though if my lips get sunburned or I get sick with a fever. I got them way more frequently in the past; now I can go years between a breakout. Not sure why? But, I'm assuming mine are genetic - my mom has never had one and neither has my brother, just my dad and me.
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If it's any help I get regular cold sores now on my lips (caught the virus from DH as never had them before we met!) mainly when I'm run down or lips get sunburnt or seriously dry. I actaully ended up kissing my dd on the head (without even thinking about it) when I had a small one, not long after she was born - around 5-6 weeks, and it turned into a small cold sore on her head. I took her to the Dr because I wasn't sure what it was at first and he said cold sore and simply gave me some cream, told me not to worry and and it cleared up. She was absolutely fine and hasn't had any since and is now 2. The two viruses are very different so try not to worry. x
They r not genetic but acquired through touch of an active lesion either dirty hands or kissing.Quote:
Originally Posted by TaytumJ
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Like maiden said. Herpes sores are on the outer side mostly on upper lip and occur only at one place recurrently based on the nerve distribution.Quote:
Originally Posted by maidentomother
The painful ulcers inside the mouth are called apthous ulcers.
Both kinds develop due to weak immune system or stress.
The HSV 1 that causes cold sores or herpes labalis can cause genital lesions as well. So no oral sex with a person with active cold sores 😉
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It does sound like you have true oral herpes. It is not genetic. You probably got it from your dad kissing you. My brother got it from my mom kissing him. Neither my dad nor I have ever had it, so I do think there may be a genetic immune system predisposition to it.
Thanks ladies! I guess I always assumed it was hereditary. Drat. It's one of those things you don't think of since it seems common? I mentioned it to my doctor at our very first appointment at 7 weeks and she was just like, "Oh it's common no worries." So...I guess I'll just stop worrying about it!
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Herpies 1- mouth. Herpies 2- genital
But you can get both either place just not as likely.
You can get a blood test if you wanted to know which you had.
I. Have read the if you get first outbreak while prego that is the worse. And having actual outbreak( sores) when babe is birthed.
If you have oral herpes do not kiss babe or share utensils later in life. Another good reason not to let others kiss babe since 1 and 3 people have it.
There have been babies that have died from gettibg circumsized the Jewish way where rabbi sucks blood from penis:( whether you have a sore or not can still be passed. There is really a lot the don't know.
Or you have it and never had an outbreak:) I would love for my dh to get tested to see if I really never passed it to him or his immune system is so strong it suppresses it.