Genital Herpes in Women - Treatments and Advice
Once you know that you are infected and have received genital herpes help and information, you must proceed to get the proper treatment Although there is no cure for genital herpes, there are ways in which it can be slowed or the severity of it can be greatly reduced
Information On Oral And Genital Herpes
There are two types of herpes infections, oral herpes and genital herpes; both are contagious. The most insidious fact about herpes is that it can be an "invisible virus"; it is possible for a person to have and to spread either type of herpes virus and not even know that he or she has herpes.
Tell Me About Herpes Simplex 2
Herpes Simplex 2 is shorthand for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, or HSV 2. There are two strains of the Herpes Simplex Virus: HSV 2, and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, or HSV 1. When a Herpes Simplex 2 infection presents obvious symptoms, which it usually does not, the symptoms are most likely to be an outbreak of blisters in the genital area. Because Herpes Simplex 2 typically presents symptoms in the genital area, Herpes Simplex 2 infection is often referred to as genital herpes.
Herpes Virus Family Facts
To most people the word "herpes" conjures up an image of genital herpes, the incurable virus that is transmitted
through sexual contact and causes blisters on the genitals. However herpes is in fact a family of viruses that is
extremely widespread and can cause a number of conditions affecting the skin, mouth, eyes, brain or, in rare cases, the whole body.
What is Herpes? Tips on How to Suppress Your Outbreaks
Herpes simplex is part of a group of other virus called herpes Herpesviridae, which include the herpes virus 8 human (the cause of Kaposi's sarcoma), herpes zoster (the virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles) and cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Herpes simplex 1 is generally responsible cases of oral herpes, although in rare cases, herpes simplex 1 affects the genital area
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