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GET RID OF HERPES IMMEDIATELY AND THIS IS HOW
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is known to affect parts of the body from the waist up and serves as the main cause of herpes infections that usually occur on the mouth and lips. Nationwide, at least 45 million people ages 12 and older, or one out of five adolescents and adults, have had a genital HSV infection. The particular herpes virus causes painful swelling on the affected skin area. Herpes is a virus, specifically "herpesvirus hominus".
HOW WILL YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE AFFECTED BY HERPES?
Usually there are common signs that can help us conclude if we are affected by a viral herpes virus. Scratching and wounds in and around the genital area, although female herpes symptoms of herpes may cause these swelling to develop inside the vagina and include vaginal discharge and pain or a burning sensation when urinating.
HOW TO CURE HERPES INFECTIONS?
If a first event of herpes is not treated, the painful swelling may last up to 2-3 weeks. As the saying goes prevention is better than cure. Antivirals can be taken for episodic therapy which these are medication taken at the first warning sign of a outbreak and can help to shorten the duration of symptoms and speed healing of sores. 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. Unlike antibiotics for bacteria, antiviral drugs do not cure the infection it just smooth the progress and control the condition. Herpes antivirals work by stopping the virus from multiplying, which reduces the duration and severity of symptoms.
HOW HERPES EFFECTS MALES AND FEMALES
On average, the first herpes outbreak in men lasts about for two weeks while in women the average is three weeks.
HERPES PREVENTION
Herpes prevention guidelines includes the person affected by herpes must not be allowed to come into direct skin-to-skin contact with another person, should use a latex condom for sexual intercourse, should use a dental dam for oral sex, should limit your number of sexual partners, should be aware of the chemical used in spermicides in forms of gels and foam contraceptive products, it does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and to top it all, should practice self discipline and good personal hygiene which will really help to control the spread of this contagious infection. A pregnant woman can pass herpes to her unborn baby during vaginal delivery which is called neonatal herpes and can be serious or even fatal to the infant.
