Do you suffer from genital herpes sores? If so, what are you doing to manage them? Genital herpes is a disease that affects more than one in five Americans. It continues to grow rapidly, affecting close to another million people a year. Unfortunately, lack of caution in the bedroom and lack of education about the disease leaves anyone and everyone open to becoming affected.
The herpes virus is broken down into two main types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Even though the first type generally affects the oral area, both types can still cause a genital herpes sore to appear. However, it is HSV-2 that is the leading cause of outbreaks.
Genital herpes is transmitted when two people engage in sexual activity such as vaginal and anal intercourse, as well as oral sex. Herpes can also be transmitted if broken skin comes in contact with a genital herpes sore. Sores tend to appear between 2 to 10 days after sexual activity. Staying educated about the disease and being aware of the partners you engage in sexual activity with, will allow you to learn how to manage your outbreaks effectively.
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Jan 9, 2011
What Is Herpes Simplex Virus and How Is it Diagnosed & Treated?
Herpes simplex virus is responsible for breakouts in the oral and genital region. Simplex 1 generally exhibits symptoms in and around the mouth and face area. The genital type is typically caused by the simplex 2 virus. Individuals infected with either form often experience no or minimal symptoms of the disease, which is one reason why it is so easily transmitted. Most infected persons have no idea that they are infected, and they mistake mild symptoms for other skin disorders.
A common disease in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one of out of five adolescents and adults have had a herpes simplex two virus infection. And the disease is more common in women than in men, with an estimated 1 out of 4 women infected with genital herpes.
The herpes simplex virus is transmitted though contact with an infected person. The herpes virus is present in the sores it can cause on the skin, either in the oral or genital regions, but the disease can be spread even if these sores do not appear to be present. Sometimes an outbreak of herpes simplex causes only a little redness or a mild rash. And in the case of genital herpes, active and highly contagious lesions may be present inside the vagina in women or the urethra in both men and women, and not be visible.
A common disease in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one of out of five adolescents and adults have had a herpes simplex two virus infection. And the disease is more common in women than in men, with an estimated 1 out of 4 women infected with genital herpes.
The herpes simplex virus is transmitted though contact with an infected person. The herpes virus is present in the sores it can cause on the skin, either in the oral or genital regions, but the disease can be spread even if these sores do not appear to be present. Sometimes an outbreak of herpes simplex causes only a little redness or a mild rash. And in the case of genital herpes, active and highly contagious lesions may be present inside the vagina in women or the urethra in both men and women, and not be visible.
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