The main mode of infection is direct contact with herpetic lesions or infected secretions (saliva, nasal secretions, tears). The risk of infection is highest during outbreaks, but also outside of them in lower proportions.
In cases of herpes, it is advisable to have no direct contact of the skin (baisers.), particularly with people at risk such as pregnant women, newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
It should also be careful when one partner has genital herpes. Condom use is strongly recommended for people with genital herpes, either with or without seizures. It is even recommended to observe abstinence during times of crisis, particularly as reports can be painful.
Note that sexual contact involving the mouth and sex can lead to transmission of the virus on their lips to the genitals. The converse, although less frequent, is also possible.
You should know that a person infected with the virus also could infect themselves by touching another part of his body with his fingers.
Finally, the risk of transmission from mother to child during pregnancy is especially if primary infection or recurrences near term, at birth or even after birth.
Neonatal herpes is very serious, it is essential to avoid any contact between an infected person and a newborn.
There are circumstances favoring the occurrence of crises such as:
* Fever
* Risk factors for stress or emotion
* Fatigue, jet lag
* Alcohol intake
* Rules
* A local trauma (tooth extraction, irritation, sex)
* Sun exposure
* Intercourse
* Some laser treatments, dermabrasion.
It can also be healthy carriers and transmit the virus.