Herpes
Simplex Viruses - HSV
Herpes
Viruses
- Herpes simplex virus
1 (HSV-1) is the main cause of herpes infections that occur on the mouth
and lips. These include cold sores and fever blisters. HSV-1 can also
cause genital herpes.
- Herpes simplex virus
2 (HSV-2) is the main cause of genital herpes.
Alternative
Names
Genital herpes; Fever blisters; Cold
sores; HSV-1; HSV-2
Genital
Herpes Mode of Spread
- Genital herpes is
spread by sexual activity through skin to skin contact. The risk of
infection is highest during outbreak periods when there are visible sores
and lesions. However, genital herpes can also be transmitted when there
are no visible symptoms. Most new cases of genital herpes infection do not
cause symptoms, and many people infected with HSV-2 are unaware that they
have genital herpes.
- The herpes simplex
virus passes through bodily fluids, such as saliva, semen, or fluid in the
female genital tract or in fluid from a herpes sore.
- The virus must have
direct access to the uninfected person through their skin or mucous
membranes, such as in the mouth or genital area.
HSV
Symptoms
When genital herpes symptoms do appear,
they are usually worse during the first outbreak than during recurring attacks.
During an initial outbreak:
Symptoms usually appear within 1 - 2
weeks after sexual exposure to the virus.
The first signs are a tingling sensation
in the affected areas, genitalia, buttocks, thighs, and groups of small red
bumps that develop into blisters.
Over the next 2 - 3 weeks, more blisters
can appear and rupture into painful open sores.
The lesions eventually dry out and
develop a crust, and then heal rapidly without leaving a scar.
About 40% of men and 70% of women develop
flu-like symptoms during initial outbreaks of genital herpes, such as headache,
muscle aches, fever, and swollen glands.
Symptoms
of Genital Herpes
Primary
Genital Herpes Outbreak.
- For patients with
symptoms, the first outbreak usually occurs in or around the genital area
1 - 2 weeks after sexual exposure to the virus.
- The first signs are
a tingling sensation in the affected areas (such as genitalia, buttocks,
and thighs) and groups of small red bumps that develop into blisters. Over
the next 2 - 3 weeks, more blisters can appear and rupture into painful
open sores.
- The lesions
eventually dry out, develop a crust, and heal rapidly without leaving a
scar. Blisters in moist areas heal more slowly than others. The lesions
may sometimes itch, but itching decreases as they heal.
Recurrent
Genital Herpes Outbreak.
- In general, recurrences
are much milder than the initial outbreak.
- The virus sheds for
a much shorter period of time (about 3 days) compared to in an initial
outbreak of 3 weeks. Women may have only minor itching, and the symptoms
may be even milder in men.
Symptoms
of Oral Herpes
Oral herpes most often caused by herpes
simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) but can also be caused by herpes simplex virus 2
(HSV-2). It usually affects the lips and, in some primary attacks, the mucous
membranes in the mouth. A herpes infection may occur on the cheeks or in the
nose, but facial herpes is very uncommon.
Primary
Oral Herpes Infection.
- Initial oral
infection causes symptoms, they can be very painful, particularly in small
children.
- Blisters form on the
lips but may also erupt on the tongue.
- The blisters
eventually rupture as painful open sores, develop a yellowish membrane
before healing, and disappear within 3 - 14 days.
- Increased salivation
and bad breath may be present.
- Rarely, the
infection may be accompanied by difficulty in swallowing, chills, muscle
pain, or hearing loss.
- In children, the
infection usually occurs in the mouth. In adolescents, the primary
infection is more apt to appear in the upper part of the throat and cause
soreness.
Recurrent
Oral Herpes Infection.
- Most patients have
only a couple of outbreaks a year, although a small percentage of patients
have more frequent recurrences. HSV-2 oral infections tend to recur less
frequently than HSV-1.
- Recurrences are
usually much milder than primary infections and are known commonly as cold
sores or fever blisters, because they may arise during a bout of cold or
flu.
- They usually show up
on the outer edge of the lips and rarely affect the gums or throat. Cold
sores are commonly mistaken for the crater-like mouth lesions known as canker
sores, which are not associated with herpes simplex virus.
How
to prevent genital herpes transmission:
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Use a latex condom for sexual intercourse
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Use a dental dam for oral sex
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Limit your number of sexual partners
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Be aware that chemical spermicide used in gel and foam
contraceptive products and some lubricated condoms, does not protect against
any sexually transmitted diseases.
Treatment
In modern medicines most of the doctors
prescribing Anti Viral drugs daily for long time, Regular usage of Anti Viral
drugs may develop some side effects and complications,
Homeopathy
treatment for herpes Simplex Virus
Symptomatic Homeopathy medicines helps to
increase immunity and gives better result for Oral and Genital recurrent
herpes.
Whom to contact for Herpes Simplex Virus Treatment
Dr.Senthil Kumar
Treats many cases of Herpes Simplex Virus, In his medical professional
experience with successful results. Many patients get relief after taking
treatment from Dr.Senthil Kumar. Dr.Senthil Kumar visits Chennai at
Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic, Velachery, Chennai 42. To get appointment
please call 9786901830, +91 94430 54168 or mail to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com,
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