 |  | | | | | You’d know it if you had herpes. | | Not always. Many people have mild or no symptoms at all and might not even know they have the virus. | | | | |  | | | | | You can only get herpes through sex. | | It’s possible to spread HSV-1, aka cold sores, through direct skin-to-skin or saliva contact, like kissing or sharing utensils. | | | | |  | | | | | You can only spread herpes during an outbreak. | | It’s more likely to spread during an outbreak, but it can still be passed on even when symptoms aren’t visible. | | | | |  | | | | | Herpes goes away on its own. | | While there's no cure, antiviral medication can help make symptoms more manageable. |  | | Now that we've cleared up some HSV misconceptions, let’s talk treatment. Our board-certified clinicians are here to help with effective options, including a same-day Rx*, that can help make living with HSV easier–no appointment needed. | | | |  | | | | | | |
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| | Source: Medical News Today. (2023, October 4). How many people have herpes? Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-many-people-have-herpes#myths | | | |
