No. Genital herpes cannot be transmitted to another part of your body such as your arm, leg or hand after the first infection occurs. If you have genital HSV II, you will not get HSV II at another site in your body.

Does HSV-2 come back in the same place?

Although the skin lesions that occur with oral herpes usually heal completely — as with genital herpes — the virus can stay in your body and reappear in the same area again and again or in a new area around the mouth or nose.

Can you get HSV-2 orally and genitally?

You can get genital herpes by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the disease.

Where do HSV-2 outbreaks occur?

Outbreaks of HSV-2 involve the formation of herpes lesions on and around the genitals, the anus, on the upper thighs, and on the buttocks. Outbreaks may be “triggered” by external factors such as sun exposure, stress, illness or even the use of unrelated medication.

Can I kiss someone with HSV-2?

Oral herpes (HSV-1) is usually transmitted by kissing, and genital herpes (HSV-2) is most often spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can cause genital herpes, but genital herpes is most commonly caused by HSV-2. Theres no need to swear off kissing forever on account of herpes, though.

Can I kiss my baby if I have HSV-2?

This is the No. 1 thing parents can do to safeguard their child from not only HSV-1 and HSV-2 but also other viruses and bacteria that can make your baby sick. Do not allow anyone with a cold sore, or anyone who you know has had a cold sore in the previous week, to hold or kiss your baby.

Can you be exposed to HSV-2 and not get it?

Exposure to HSV is very common. Most people however are unaware that they have been exposed, because theyve never noticed an outbreak. Its not until patients are tested that they learn they have HSV. Many people have been exposed to the virus, but are completely unaware.