Posts Tagged ‘herpes treatments’
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- Herpes is an STD caused by either of two types of the virus strain herpes simplex 1 or herpes simplex 2
- Both types of the virus can cause the commonly known herpes sores, but type 2 is more likely to cause genital herpes than type 1
- Genital herpes symptoms, and often herpes symptoms in general, include the appearance of small, fluid-filled sores on the genital areas
- Although there is no cure for herpes, herpes treatments are available that can greatly reduce the symptoms of the virus
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- Herpes simplex 1 is most commonly associated with the less severe symptoms of the herpes virus, such as cold sores appearing in or around the mouth. Herpes simplex 2, on the other hand, is associated most commonly with the more severe symptoms of herpes, such as those affecting the genital regions
- Spreading genital herpes and other forms of the herpes virus occur through close physical contact, with the blisters and herpes sores being the most obvious and contagious areas of possible contraction
- A herpes outbreak can involve inflamed red spots that can appear around the eyes and inside and outside of the mouth and can disappear and reappear as frequently as every week or less frequently as in once every year
- Although no cure for herpes currently exists, a number of herpes tests are available for prevention and/or diagnosis, as well as a variety of herpes treatments
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- Antiviral drugs are commonly used and effective at treating the symptoms of a herpes outbreak
- There is no cure for herpes, so it’s important to remember that genital herpes treatment options, such as various antiviral drugs, can only reduce the duration and severity of herpes outbreaks
- Herpes treatments or treatment can come in three stages: initial, intermittent and suppressive, which is why it is important that if you do have the virus that you understand the genital herpes symptoms and how it operates. Herpes tests area available that will provide answers and a path toward the most effective treatment route
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Herpes Infection
19 Nov 2008
