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Okay i just want to clear a little doubt. Is herpes always sexually transmitted? I mean can someone get the disease if they weren't sexually active? Also i'd like to know if there is a permanent cure for it.
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Comments (14)
Anonymous
2006-07-07 09:47:05
Yes and NO
http://www.herpesresourcecenter.com/mvf.html
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chrisslo (2697)
2006-07-10 17:45:41
Also Yes and No
There are different types of herpes. I have not followed the link above, but I think it would be wise for you to do so.
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Mizuka-sama (3355)
2006-08-26 17:39:25
No you can also get it from blood transfusions and such.Not just sexually.
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Mimir2 (3348)
2006-08-26 18:28:26
if you get it you can never be cured.
And also, countless millions of people have it all over the world.
Its a freaking pest and if you have unprotected sex with someone you dont know you may well be getting it.
People can carry this shit without knowledge of it for a long time.
And also, a lot of people carry it and give it to you anyways simply because it doesnt suit their interest at the current moment to tell you about it.

So beware.
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Alien-Carrot (4784)
2006-12-17 15:42:44
herpes complex A can be transmitted through food or objects

we know it as cold sores
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mindfreak (4990)
2006-12-28 22:34:20
herpes is a virus not a disease a disease can be treated but a virus is stuck with you forever
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mymunchkins (5639)
2007-02-02 03:16:16
Definitely check out the herpes link. I have herpes simplex - the one that causes fever blisters/cold sores on my lips (upper, thank you). Can't cure it, but can relieve the symptoms.
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DoctorAcula (6253)
2007-03-01 00:29:01
herpes is transmitted through any type of contact. severe strands can infect the eye and brain.


-Dr. Acula
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little_white_angel (6940)
2007-04-10 23:49:19
i have no idea.
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kscar (9056)
2007-06-27 17:34:11
They just came out with a medicine that prevents outbreaks and can allow you to go up to a year without having one. I saw a commercial. There's no cure for herpes though.
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beatles_steffi (9285)
2007-07-11 11:15:47
no cure but it can be controlled.... get it from kissing....oral sex...or if you were molested when you were younger....but stds dont appear out of nowhere
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NiteSky64 (9887)
2007-08-10 23:21:10
i think a child can be born with it if the mother had it.
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irisheyes (9749)
2007-08-10 23:34:07
@: beatles_steffi
How did the first person get it?
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turnstile43 (9189)
2007-11-25 00:12:13
i am a wise comment
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