Genital Herpes: What is genital herpes causes symptom’s types Diagnosis and treatments
January 28, 2022
What is genital herpes?
Friends, let us tell you that genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). And in addition, this STI causes herpetic sores, and that it is these painful blisters (fluid-filled bumps) that can break open and fluid.
Causes of genital herpes
Let us tell you that these two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV) cause genital herpes:
- HSV-1. Note that this type usually causes cold sores, as well as me, but it can also cause genital herpes.
- HSV-2. And let us tell you that this type usually causes genital herpes, but it can also cause cold sores.
- The World Health Organization said that in 2016, about 3.7 billion people under the age of 50 had HSV-1. That same year, only about 491 million people aged 15 to 49 had HSV-2.
Let us tell you that this virus enters your body only through friction of the skin or mucous membrane so that Mucous membranes are that’s thin layer of a tissues that lines the opening of your body. And at the same time, they can only be found in your nose, mouth and genitals.
And let us tell you that once the viruses come in, and with that, they also include themselves in your cells. Viruses multiply and adapt very easily in their environment, making them difficult to treat.
HSV-1 or HSV-2 can only be found in bodily fluids, which include:
- like saliva
- and your semen
- your vaginal discharge
- Recognizing the symptoms of genital herpes
And let us tell you that the presence of blisters is known only as an outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is only after contracting the virus that the first outbreak will appear on average 4 days. And friends, however, it may take at least 2 days and or even 12 days or more to show it.
Symptoms common to people with the penis include blisters:
- such as gender
- your scrotum
- and that buttock (near or around the anus)
Common symptoms for people with your vagina include blisters on or around your vagina:
- like a vagina
- anal
- and buttocks
Common symptoms for anyone like this include the following:
- Let us tell you that these blisters can come in the mouth and on the lips, face and anywhere they come in contact with the areas of infection.
- As such, before the blisters actually appear, the area that has contracted the condition often begins to itch and either tingle.
- Let me tell you that these blisters can be ulcerated (open sores) and at the same time I can see that fluid.
- And let us tell you that within a week of the outbreak, a scab may appear on the wounds.
- Your lymph glands can also become very swollen. And along with this, the lymph glands fight infection and inflammation in the body.
- You may have a headache, and that your body aches and fever.
- Common symptoms of a baby born with herpes (contracted through vaginal delivery) can include ulcers on the face, body, as well as the genitals.
Be aware that your baby born with genital herpes can develop very serious complications as well as I experience:
- such as blindness
- and that brain damage
- and you die
Friends, it is very important that you tell your doctor if you have contracted genital herpes and she is pregnant.
Explain that they will only take precautions during delivery to prevent the virus from being transmitted to your baby. If you have herpes sores in your birth canal, and that is the option of giving it to your own baby via caesarean instead of regular vaginal delivery, then you can also choose.
When to see a doctor for genital herpes
Friends, let us tell you that if you are not showing any of these symptoms, then the CDC does not recommend testing for herpes itself.
Friends, however, if this you have the symptoms of genital herpes, and at the same time it is important to see a doctor. They can diagnose and also discuss management strategies with you.
In addition, if you think you may have been exposed to genital herpes, and if you want a full STI exam as well as I test, it’s a good time to see your doctor. You can set the time.
Let us tell you that if you cannot go to the doctor in person, and only then you can also use this test kit at home. And with that said, however, this individual test done by your doctor may be more accurate.
Diagnosis of genital herpes
Be aware that it is your doctor who can usually diagnose a herpes transmission by a visual examination of the herpes sores. Also, although they are not always necessary, it is only through laboratory tests that your doctor can confirm their diagnosis.
Note that a blood test can only diagnose the herpes simplex virus before you experience an outbreak. And with that, however, if you haven’t been exposed to the virus and aren’t showing any symptoms at the same time, it’s not always necessary to get tested for HSV-1 or HSV-2.
How can genital herpes be treated?
Tell friends that this treatment can reduce the outbreak, and with that, but it cannot cure the herpes simplex virus itself.
and medicines such as And in addition, antiviral medications can help speed up the healing time of wounds, as well as reduce pain. And at the same time, medications can be taken on symptoms even before an outbreak (tingling, itching, and other symptoms) to help ease symptoms.
And tell that the people who have this outbreak, and it is only them that only these medicines can be prescribed to reduce the possibility of outbreaks in future.
Home care
Tell that, like taking a bath with hot water or using a mild cleanser while taking a bath. Keep the affected area clean and dry. And wear loose cotton clothes only to keep that area comfortable.
as risk factors for contracting genital herpes
And at the same time, your risk of contracting genital herpes is increased if you:
having vaginal, as well as oral or anal sex with someone who has genital herpes
And also I do not use condoms and other barrier methods while having sex
Friends, it also reduces the ability to fight infection due to any other STI or disease (compromised immune system).
Prevent genital herpes
It should be noted that if you are sexually active, and at the same time, you can greatly reduce your risk of contracting genital herpes:
- Friends, that is every time you have sex and that is only using barrier methods like condoms.
- And at the same time, I should avoid having sex with someone who is showing symptoms of herpes. And with that said, however, it is important to know that genital herpes can be passed on to another person even when symptoms are not present.
And that if I am pregnant and that I have genital herpes what should I know?
Be aware that it is normal for you to be concerned about your child’s health when you have any type of STI. If there is an active outbreak during vaginal delivery, and with that, genital herpes can be transmitted to your baby.
And tell that it is important to tell your doctor as soon as you find out that you are pregnant, that you have genital herpes.
And with that, your doctor will discuss what to expect before, during, and after giving birth to your baby. They’re can prescribed is pregnancy-safe treatment to the ensure healthy delivery’s. So that’s you can also choose this option of giving birth to your child through Caesarean.
Long-term outlook for genital herpes
Tell that every time you have sexual contact with someone and only then you should practice safe sex and also use condom and either it or any other barrier method. This will help prevent transmission of genital herpes cases as well as other STIs.
It should be noted that there is no current treatment for genital herpes, and this is but researchers are working on future treatments and either vaccines.
This condition can be controlled with medicine.
Explain that the disease remains dormant inside your body until and unless something triggers the outbreak. And that wrath of it can happen when you too become this stressed, sick and either exhausted.
Be aware that your doctor can help you come up with a treatment plan and one that will be of great help to you in managing your outbreaks.
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