Oral Thrush Contagious Through Kissing

Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Transmission

Transmission

To infect people, the herpes simplex viruses (both HSV-1 and HSV-2) must access the body through broken skin or a mucous membrane such as inside the mouth or on the genital area. Each virus can be carried in bodily fluids (such saliva, semen, fluid in the female genital tract) or in fluid from herpes sores. The risk for infection is highest with direct contact of blisters or sores during an outbreak.

Once the virus has contact with the mucosal surfaces or skin wounds, it begins to rep...

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Can I Transmit Herpes Through Kissing?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...was just diagnosed with HSV 2. Can I pass HSV2 by kissing someone or by giving oral sex? Can I... Read more »

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