![]() In the case of sexually transmitted infections and diseases, HSV included, the mucous membranes trap the pathogen, providing an entry point to the body, the immune system is unable to effectively combat the infection, and the pathogen enters the system. However, the immune system is not able to combat all pathogens. At which point, the immune system is sent to kill the otherwise invasive infections trapped in the mucosa. These membranes are designed to trap unwanted and harmful pathogens with mucous. ![]() They are continuous with the skin and reside in the nostrils, the mouth, the lips, the eyelids, the ears, the vulva, the vagina, the urethra, and the anus. The mucous membranes, highly porous tissues involving absorption and secretion, line cavities of the body exposed to the environment. This is where the mucosa (mucous membranes) comes into play. Coming in contact with the virus on your arm, for example, won’t necessarily lead to infection, unless your arm also has a small cut, abrasion, sore, or tear providing entry for the virus into the human body – inoculation. From there, inoculation must also occur for the infection to spread, and this happens via a point of entry into the system. HSV1 & HSV2 is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact – not bodily fluids, blood, surfaces, towels, bedding, toilets, or otherwise, just skin-to-skin contact. One of the most common questions we receive is about herpes transmission and the risk of spreading the virus to a new partner. ![]() Last Updated on Septemby Valinda Riggins Nwadike, MD, MPH ![]()
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