* Skin-to-skin contact: This is the most common way to get herpes. It can occur during sexual activity, kissing, or even through close contact with an infected person's sores.
* Contact with infected saliva: This can happen through kissing, sharing utensils, or close contact with an infected person's saliva.
* Contact with infected fluids: Herpes can be spread through contact with infected vaginal secretions, semen, or rectal fluids.
It's important to note that:
* Herpes can be spread even if there are no visible sores.
* Not everyone who is infected with herpes will develop symptoms.
* Herpes is a lifelong infection.
