Can you get herpes from somebody who have t?

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) typically causes oral herpes, while herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) usually causes genital herpes. It's possible to get HSV-1 from someone with oral herpes through oral-to-oral contact. However, it's less common to get HSV-2 from someone with genital herpes through vaginal or anal sex. Transmission of the virus primarily occurs through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area during an active outbreak.

Herpes can also be transmitted from a person with genital herpes to a newborn during childbirth. This is known as neonatal herpes and can be a severe infection for the baby.

It's essential to practice safe sex, such as using condoms, to reduce the risk of transmitting or contracting herpes or other sexually transmitted infections. Abstinence from sexual activity when experiencing active herpes lesions can also help prevent spreading the infection to sexual partners.