Live Life Team
Herpes is caused by a virus that is transmitted through contact with the infected area or through bodily fluids. There is no cure for herpes, though there are treatments for the symptoms. The herpes virus can be spread to various areas of the body by touching the infected area and following that up by touching an area that was previously not infected.
It is a common misconception that herpes can be spread only when the individual is suffering an outbreak. This is simply not true. The virus can be spread at any time through bodily fluids.
For instance, a male that is not having an outbreak may have a higher level of prevention by wearing a condom since the virus cannot seep through a latex condom. However, a female can transmit the virus if the male is wearing a condom simply by her bodily fluids coming into contact with his genital area. Herpes can also be transmitted through oral stimulation if the infected person has it on their genitals or one has it on or in their mouth.
This disease is recognizable by the small blisters that form on the infected area. The fact that the blisters go away does not mean that the person is not contagious or that the disease no longer exists. Herpes can be present without an outbreak for years at a time. If you suspect that you may have contracted this disease, be sure to discuss your suspicions with your doctor.
