What's the difference between oral and genital herpes?

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What's the difference between oral and genital herpes?

It is possible for her to pass on what is usually the HSV-1 strain of the Herpes virus (usually associated with cold sores) to your genitals. usually HSV-2 is found on the genitals. Each can transfer to the opposite site but not as easily as they would go to their "preferred", usual site.

She'd be most contagious when she has an outbreak of course though there is a small chance of her shedding the virus before a sore shows up on her mouth.WHY would any girl want to suck on your butt to start with?Herpes is a virus that can spread from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. It can appear on many different areas of the body and is typically marked by an eruption of a cluster of blisters, although some people show very mild or no symptoms at all. Understanding the two different types of the Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is an important part of understanding herpes and its role in our society. Under a microscope, HSV-1 and 2 are virtually identical, sharing approximately 50% of their DNA. Both types infect the body's mucosal surfaces, usually the mouth or genitals, and then establish latency in the nervous system. For both types, at least two-thirds of infected people have no symptoms, or symptoms too mild to notice. However, both types can recur and spread even when no symptoms are present.

The primary difference between the two viral types is in where they typically establish latency in the body - their "site of preference." HSV-1 usually establishes latency in the trigeminal ganglion, a collection of nerve cells near the ear. From there, it tends to recur on the lower lip or face. HSV-2 usually sets up residence in the sacral ganglion at the base of the spine. From there, it recurs in the genital area.

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