A large majority of humans are already worried because a common viral infection is spreading all over the world. The second type is herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). Have you heard the following terms Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Human Papillomavirus, Hepatitis B, Trichomoniasis, and Bacterial Vaginosis before? Actually Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Human Papillomavirus, Hepatitis B, Trichomoniasis, and Bacterial Vaginosis are all referring to a sexually transmitted disease (also called STDs, or STIs for sexually transmitted infections). Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) usually targets the lower part of the body starting from the waist and most especially the genital parts.
HOW WILL YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE AFFECTED BY HERPES?
Increased salivation and offensive breath may be present with herpes HSV-1 as well. Even if you do not have any symptoms, you can still pass on the herpes virus to others. While the first outbreak of herpes is usually the worst one you will experience, as much as 60 of those infected with the virus will fail to notice any symptoms because the outbreak is so mild.
The usage and choices for genital herpes treatment differ greatly between the individuals and physicians, considering the severity of the condition since the herpes virus will last for a lifetime. The herpes virus has a complicated life cycle and the antivirals helps managed and keeps the symptoms to a minimum level, and even suppresses the virus from reactivating. Even in modern time and with modern medicine there is still a continual search for a possible cure for the various herpes illnesses but unfortunately a permanent cure for this condition is not yet known. The antiviral course of practice should also be controlled for herpes treatments. Antivirals can be taken for suppressive or daily therapy which involves taking an antiviral drug every day for prolonged periods of time and taken in this way, the virus is stopped from reactivation. Antiviral are relatively harmless to the host and therefore can be used to treat infections.
Herpes could greatly affect your social life and your well being so prevention is a must. Herpes is very contagious and can easily be spread to one person to the other with out any warning.
