Herpes is a common infection that the herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes. One of the main symptoms is a rash of blisters that doctors sometimes refer to as a herpes rash. A herpes rash usually develops on the genitals or around the mouth, but it can occur nearly anywhere on the body.

Can HSV-1 show up anywhere?

Herpes simplex: Outbreaks usually develop around the mouth or on the genitals, but the sores can appear almost anywhere on the skin.

Can you get HSV-1 on other parts of your body?

You can spread herpes to other parts of your body if you touch a herpes sore and then touch your mouth, genitals, or eyes without washing your hands first. You can also pass herpes to someone else this way.

How do I know where I have HSV-1?

The most common symptoms of genital herpes is a group of itchy or painful blisters on your vagina, vulva, cervix, anus, penis, scrotum (balls), butt, or the inside of your thighs. The blisters break and turn into sores. You might have these other symptoms too: burning when you pee if your urine touches the herpes sores.

Can you spread HSV-1 without an outbreak?

Prevention. HSV-1 is most contagious during an outbreak of symptomatic oral herpes, but can also be transmitted when no symptoms are felt or visible.

Can I give oral with HSV-1?

Oral herpes (cold sores) is usually caused by HSV-1. Someone with HSV-1 can spread the virus through oral sex, even if they dont have sores at the time. The only way to prevent genital herpes and other STDs is abstinence. This means not having sex (oral, vaginal, or anal).

How easily is HSV-1 transmitted?

Transmission. HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact to cause oral herpes infection, via contact with the HSV-1 virus in sores, saliva, and surfaces in or around the mouth. However, HSV-1 can also be transmitted to the genital area through oral-genital contact to cause genital herpes.