Wrong. Human papillomavirus (HPV) usually goes away after several months; although the virus may persist, it generally does so in amounts that cannot be transmitted to sex partners. Herpes is different; the virus persists for life and is transmissible to partners (on and off) for many years. Whether infectivity lasts for a whole lifetime, however, isn't known.

Herpes viruses have two main characteristics: they stay with you for life, and they cause spreading skin eruptions. The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles fits that description perfectly. See similar questions...

The herpes virus reactivates and travels from the spinal ganglia, where it was dormant, to the genital or anal mucosa via the sensory nerves. The virus multiplies in the mucous membranes, not in the urine or semen. Therefore, in order for the virus to be transmitted, direct contact must occur between two mucous membranes. See similar questions...

Feline herpes virus is an upper respiratory virus of cats. It is also known as rhinotracheitis virus. It is very common among cats, especially in environments where there are multiple cats or new cats are constantly interacting. The virus is spread through the air and replicates in the upper respiratory tract (nasal area, tonsils). The conjunctiva of the eye is also affected during the primary infection. Clinical signs of infection include sneezing and ocular and nasal discharge. See similar questions...

Most cats are affected as kittens, contracting the infection from their mothers. Stray cats, multi-cat households, and cats from households where new cats are constantly introduced are more likely to suffer infection. Feline herpes virus is not contagious to dogs or to humans but only affects cats. See similar questions...

History and clinical signs can diagnose ocular diseases caused by feline herpes virus. Aside from history and clinical signs, diagnostic tests for feline herpes virus include virus isolation, immunofluorescent antibody testing, polymerase chain reaction testing, serology, and cytology. Testing can be expensive and is generally reserved for specific cases. Tests that may not specifically detect the presence of herpes may be used to detect ocular disease caused by herpes. See similar questions...

Treatment for feline herpes virus infections is nonspecific and generally directed at controlling secondary bacterial infection. A topical antibiotic such as tetracycline or erythromycin may be prescribed for use in the eye. Systemic antibiotics may also be prescribed. Viralys Powder contains: 250 mg. L-Lysine per 1 rounded scoop. Scoop provided in container. Approximately 310 doses per container. See similar questions...

When you contact herpes virus, it multiplies in your body and shows the first episode of herpes. After that the herpes virus lies dormant. Suppose you have unprotected sex with somebody who has the virus in dormant state, you may still get it. If you have sex even protected by condom, with any body having active sores of genital herpes, you may get it. Many people look totally harmless but shed the virus. a momentary lapse will land you in trouble. See similar questions...

A15. NO, absolutely not. I can assure you with one hundred percent certainty, that my site does not contain any viruses, spyware, or adware of any kind. I run three different Antivirus Programs and three different Anti Spyware/Adware Programs, twice a week on my computer. These programs constantly check the files I upload to my site. Plus, my site host has extremely extensive Antivirus Software that checks all files. See similar questions...

Another name for shingles is herpes zoster. Some other skin diseases may also carry the name herpes. Shingles disease however and some other skin diseases carrying the name herpes is not the same as genital herpes which is a sexually transmitted disease. See similar questions...

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two primary types of genital herpes called HSV-1 and HSV-2. Although the herpes simplex virus can stay in the a personas body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a long period of time. See similar questions...

VALTREX is the only medication proven to reduce the risk of spreading genital herpes to a partner. Safer sex practices should be used with daily therapy. Always practice safer sex, even if you've been in the same relationship for a very long time. Do not have sex if you are having an outbreak or think you are about to get one. Always use a condom when you have sex. Take VALTREX every day as prescribed. It is not known if VALTREX reduces the risk of spreading genital herpes in same sex couples. See similar questions...

Protection against disease transmission is much less effective against such sexually transmitted diseases as Herpes and the Human Papilloma Virus, which can be located on skin surfaces not covered or protected by a condom. The female condom theoretically may be more effective in this situation because it covers a greater area. See similar questions...

Yes, it is considered a sexually transmitted infection and can be transmitted even if there is not an active lesion. See similar questions...

A15. We have 120 volt 60 hz alternating current (AC) and 12 volt direct current (DC) power. The DC power comes from the main engine and a bank of batteries. The batteries can be charged from the main engine or the generator. The generator makes AC power and the DC batteries can make AC with a handy device called an inverter. See similar questions...