Herpes - Herpes Message Board

dead soul · 03-10-2008, 03:09 AM

I would to know can a person who did not know they have Herpes type 1 & 2 as no syptom or mild syptoms spread to a normal healthy person when they have Ulcer or sexual intercourse?
And if a woman who has herpes virus type 1 & 2 she will not be able to give birth to a normal baby even during pregnancy she does not have reoccurances? and what happen if she has herpes during her pregnancy how badly will the baby be affected?

CsCE71 · 03-10-2008, 05:49 AM

yes it can be spread even if you don't show signs or symptoms....you can also have a natural child birth if you do not have a out break...The chances of spreading it during child birth is 1 to 100 "natural" or 1 to 1000 "c-section"
For the safety of the child I chose c-sections all three times...it was not worth the risk...I have (3) beautiful daughters who are very healthy....I am not sure what it looks like if a child gets it during child birth..I've only heard stories.....

catharine101 · 03-10-2008, 04:06 PM

The chances of the infant getting herpes are actually much lower than that - 0.05% (1 in 1950) for women who have had the virus less than a year, and 0.02% (1 in 5500) for women who have had the virus longer.

Technically, the chances of death to the mother are about the same (0.02%) during a c-section. But when you factor in all the other risks to both mother and baby, it's actually less hazardous to have a vaginal delivery.

dead soul · 03-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Thanks for replying my questions.
Can a person who have herpes still able to date , kiss , romance & make love with their partner when they do not have any infections?
And the infections of herpes are rashes, cold sores & ulcers only?
If a herpes person bleeds, they can only clean their own wounds? Just like AIDS / HIV which might spread to the other person?
Kindly advise

catharine101 · 03-10-2008, 08:28 PM

You can certainly have a physical relationship with someone if you have herpes. However, the virus CAN be transmitted to your partner even if you aren't having an outbreak. It is important that he/she is aware of your status so they can make their own choice. The chances of transmitting the virus when you aren't having an outbreak are actually very low. For a female to get the virus, it is 9% PER YEAR, and for a male 4% PER YEAR. There are many people who have gone decades or a lifetime with an infected partner, but never have acquired the virus. Others sleep with someone once and get the virus.

Herpes is NOT transmitted via any bodily fluid - blood, saliva, semen etc. It is transmitted via skin on skin contact. It is NOT transmitted like AID/HIV. If you hurt yourself and your partner puts on your band-aid - they won't get herpes.

Herpes takes on many forms - rashes, sores and ulcers as you say. Also, some people get little bumps, red spots etc. etc. It varies from person to person.