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Originally Posted by pumpkincat210
yeah, in her storage unit they found a prescription for valtrex. It's also pretty widely reported that she does have herpes.
I think the whole business is rather funny if she has it or not. She doesn't have alot of self respect and that makes it funny.
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A lot of people take Valtrex, myself included, and its not because I lead a promiscuous life like Paris. I get cold sores occasionally from the sun and this prevents them from flaring up.
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face. It is the most common herpes simplex virus and is usually acquired in childhood. HSV-1 often causes lesions inside the mouth such as cold sores (fever blisters) and is transmitted by contact with infected saliva. By adulthood, up to 90% of individuals will have antibodies to HSV-1.
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is sexually transmitted. Symptoms include genital ulcers or sores. In addition to oral and genital lesions, the virus can also lead to complications such as meningoencephalitis (infection of the lining of the brain and the brain itself) or cause infection of the eye -- in particular the conjunctiva, and cornea. However, some people have HSV-2 but do not display symptoms. Up to 30% of U.S. adults have antibodies against HSV-2. Cross-infection of type 1 and 2 viruses may occur from oral-genital contact.
So you see that Valtrex can be taken by people that do not have
HSV-2 which is sexually transmitted.
I am not sticking up for Paris at all but I don't want people thinking that all forms of herpes are sexually transmitted and if someone knew I was taking Valtrex I would hope they don't automatically assume I have HSV-2.