I am reading about Herpes Simplex which my doctor says is what I have on my right buttox. However, I have been married/with my husband for 35 years and neither of us have had this virus. Last summer we were staying in campgrounds when the virus first appeared. Can I get this from restrooms or showers. I know it was not sexually obtained as neither of us have had sex in 15 years.
Hi, Welcome to HCM. Herpes Simplex viruses are two types 1 and 2. The type 1 virus usually causes fever blisters in and around mouth. Type 2 virus causes genital herpes which is usually sexually transmitted. Type 1 virus spreads by touching the blisters directly, by fomites like common towels, bed clothes etc. One more unique property of this virus is that it remains latent in the body and gets activated when the persons immunity is low. I hope I have cleared your doubts. Thanks.
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Herpes On Buttox, Got From Shower. Suggestion?
Hi, Welcome to HCM. Herpes Simplex viruses are two types 1 and 2. The type 1 virus usually causes fever blisters in and around mouth. Type 2 virus causes genital herpes which is usually sexually transmitted. Type 1 virus spreads by touching the blisters directly, by fomites like common towels, bed clothes etc. One more unique property of this virus is that it remains latent in the body and gets activated when the persons immunity is low. I hope I have cleared your doubts. Thanks.