Why Does HSV-1 Stay Put? The Shocking Truth Behind Herpes Transmission—Revealed by Avonetics.com

17/03/2025 9 min

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Discover why HSV-1 usually sticks to oral outbreaks and rarely spreads elsewhere! Learn how your skin’s keratin layer acts as a natural barrier, while mucous membranes remain vulnerable. Uncover the risks of autoinoculation, the terrifying link between ocular herpes and blindness, and why HSV-1 and HSV-2 don’t protect against each other. Dive into the challenges of developing a herpes vaccine and get expert insights straight from the Avonetics community. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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