I have Herpes Type 1 but no other STDs. Is this bad? (cold, infections)

[Blackandgold51]

I went to the doctor to get tested of any viruses and I came out clean except for one and that is herpes type 1.

The doctor explained to me what it is but I didn't get the full picture.

[LakeLifePA]

It's no picnic. I wouldn't want to be with someone with HSV of any variety.

[Ottawa2011]

Herpes 1 is mouth sores, it's usually Herpes 2 that causes genital sores, correct? I don't think it's such a big deal.

[cb at sea]

Almost EVERYONE harbors some sort of herpes virus....it's certainly not deadly....

[Blackandgold51]

Originally Posted by Ottawa2011

Herpes 1 is mouth sores, it's usually Herpes 2 that causes genital sores, correct? I don't think it's such a big deal.

How and why does herpes 1 causes mouth sores?

[Flamingo13]

As cb stated, nearly EVERYONE tests for Herpes Type 1 - come people get them when they are sick, when stressed, from sun, etc.......

[Blackandgold51]

Originally Posted by Flamingo13

As cb stated, nearly EVERYONE tests for Herpes Type 1 - come people get them when they are sick, when stressed, from sun, etc.......

So basically it's not bad. Just normal simptoms

[Talkinhead]

Originally Posted by Robert20170

It's no picnic. I wouldn't want to be with someone with HSV of any variety.

You've probably never been with someone that doesn't have some for of HSV.

Between type 1 and 2 it like 90% of the population. You probably have it yourself. I have type 1, and I've never had a cold sore in my life.

[Blackandgold51]

Originally Posted by Talkinhead

You've probably never been with someone that doesn't have some for of HSV.

Between type 1 and 2 it like 90% of the population. You probably have it yourself. I have type 1, and I've never had a cold sore in my life.

So its nothing to be embarrassed about.

Its like when you say "herpes" most take it seriously but due to lack of knowledge they don't which one which. Because there"s two types of herpes

[suzy_q2010]

Originally Posted by Blackandgold51

I went to the doctor to get tested of any viruses and I came out clean except for one and that is herpes type 1.

The doctor explained to me what it is but I didn't get the full picture.

Herpes simplex virus Type 1 most commonly causes "cold sores" or "fever blisters" around the mouth. About half of all people age 14 to 49 have it. Many never have symptoms from it and never know they have it.

HSV 1 can cause genital infections, too, though.

https://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to...ho-gets-causes