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The Std Genital Herpes Simplex VirusGenital Herpes is a Std (Sexually Transmitted Disease) caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex virus. There are two different types of the Herpes virus, the one that generally targets the mouth (HSV-1) and the one that generally targets the genitals (HSV-2). Herpes Simplex Virus 1 is essentially the cold sores people get on there lips and mouth. Which really shouldn't be considered an Std since it can be contracted in many ways other than sexually. Genital Herpes is an extremely common Std with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 5 men currently infected with the std in the USA. Herpes outbreaks will show up as one or a group of blisters on the penis and base of the penis, inside and around the vagina, or in and around the anus. The first outbreak is generally the worst, lasting for weeks until the blisters break, release pus, and begin to heal. Future outbreaks tend to lesson in severity and heal at a much faster rate over time. Genital Herpes is contracted and transmitted through sexual contact, which is what makes it a sexually transmitted disease. The blisters don't have to be present in order to spread the virus, making it hard to control because you never know if your sexual partner is carrying the std. Since 1970 Genital Herpes cases has, as reported from the center of disease control, risen 30% in the USA. Since you don't know if your partner is carrying Genital Herpes because the blisters don't have to be present to spread the Std, contracting it is very easy. Genital Herpes is spread through skin to skin contact. Meaning when a person infected with Herpes has genital contact with an uninfected person, and there skin touches, the HSV is then transmitted. The Herpes virus is not spread through the transmission of fluids, so condoms aren't very helpful in preventing the spread of the disease. Genital Herpes Symptoms Do I Have Herpes?Genital Herpes Symptoms if present, are very noticeable. The Herpes Simplex Virus causes blisters on the genital areas of both men and women in about 3 weeks to 3 months after sexual contact with someone infected with the Std. The blisters start off as small bumps, grow into full blisters, and burst releasing pus. What does Herpes Blisters look like? Well if you have ever seen a cold sore on someones lip before, they are pretty much the same thing because they are just variations of the same virus. The blisters can be small or large, there can be just one Herpes blister, or many located close together. Heres a picture of the Herpes Simplex Virus to give you a better idea of what Herpes looks like. Warning Graphic Genital Herpes pictures! 
Other milder Genital Herpes Symptoms Include:
Herpes Diagnosis Treatment and CureTo diagnose the Herpes Simplex Virus you will have to visit your health care provider for testing. Many times a visual inspection is all that is needed to diagnose Genital Herpes. If there is no out break at the time of your visit your doctor can take a culture sample from the infected area of the skin and test it in a lab for HSV. There are also some blood tests that can be done to check to see if you are infected with herpes but they are usually less accurate and rarely given due to the fact that visible diagnosis of Herpes is the simplest and most accurate method. There is no cure for HSV 1 or HSV 2. So if you become infected with Herpes you will carry them with you for life. Fortunately there are ways to treat and help prolong the time between outbreaks. Eating healthy and exercising is always good for you, but also builds up your immune system which helps suppress the virus. So the healthier you are the less outbreaks you should have. There are also a few anti viral mediations that combat the Herpes virus and keep it at bay preventing outbreaks before they happen. Covered by insurance plans, some of the more popular Herpes medications are: Acyclovir, Famvir, Valtrex, and Zovirax. Non of these medications are cures for Genital Herpes, but will suppress them. Some studies have proven that they also reduce the risk of passing herpes on to your partner. Knowing you have an std is probably going to be a private part of your life you wouldn't want everyone to know about, so we've put together a small tutorial on how to erase you browsing history in a number of popular browsers so whoever sits down at the computer next won't suddenly start asking unwanted questions about your medical condition. Clear Your Browsing History. |
