Kiss on the cheek can transmit Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be passed unnoticed despite not having sex.

As the transmission of the herpes virus that can be transmitted by relatives, family or friends through customs kiss on the cheek when they met.

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Infection by the virus, herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) can be transmitted through direct contact with the skin, especially if you have open wounds. This virus will cause oral herpes (such as thrush) around the mouth, which is characterized by skin blisters and irritation

Most people do not realize this. Moreover, herpes does not show early symptoms as a positive person infected.

When compared to its severity, herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is much more dangerous. Because this virus causes genital herpes. Sexual activity with positive genital herpes, is the cause.

HSV-2 infection is more common in women. Approximately one in four women and one in five men suffer from this disease. People with herpes are also much more at risk of HIV. A recent study showed that people with HSV have three times the risk of HIV infection.
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