2024-10-16 21:48:29
Herpes can be acquired through birth. The majority of HSV-1 cases are acquired in childhood. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-0-3) Author
2024-10-17 02:14:32
NNN. OP never stated that it couldn’t be acquired through birth/as a child. Keep irrelevant comments in the replies. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-5) Author
2024-10-17 08:40:23
People are not “dirty” for having an extremely common virus. 50 to 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes (HSV-1). The virus can be passed on through birth. Most people are first exposed to HSV between ages 1 and 5 years of age. [Link][Link][Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(20-1-0) Author
2024-10-17 11:00:11
The OP mentions HSV as “dirty” however it is important to note that due to how common it is there is no “clean” method or really any sure fire way to avoid it. Importantly, more people in the world have a HSV than those that do not and most HSV infections are not sexual. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-1) Author