For most people the word "herpes" evokes an image of genital herpes, the incurable virus that is transmitted through sexual contact and causes blisters on the genitals. But herpes is actually a family of viruses that is extremely widespread and can cause a number of conditions that affect the skin, mouth, eyes, brain or, in rare cases, the entire body.
Some estimates suggest that the greatest number of 1 to May 6 people exercise some form of the herpes virus in their body, whether active or inactive.
The forms of herpes viruses including herpes simplex type 1 (cold sores), herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes), varicella (chickenpox), cytomegalovirus (mild hepatitis), viruses d 'Epstein-Barr (mononucleosis) and herpes zoster (shingles). All these conditions are caused by viruses in the herpes family.
Two similar conditions, Herpes Gestationis and dermatitis herpetiformis, both produce herpes type blisters on the skin, but which are not related to or caused by one of several herpes viruses.
Many diseases that are caused by the herpes virus May are very different from each other, but they all share some common traits:
They are usually highly contagious.
The virus can survive in latent for long periods of time after initial infection.
They are not curable. (However, there are effective treatments that can make the virus dormant, even in genital herpes) According to estimates, nearly 30 million Americans are infected with herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and despite numerous studies over the years, there has been little success in developing a cure or effective vaccine.
Most herpes virus in the family did not recur after the first outbreak, such as chickenpox, for example. But all herpes viruses when they are not active, which remain dormant in your body, hidden in nerve tissue and avoid detection by the immune system.
He was not sure exactly how and why a latent herpes virus outbreak in a sudden active infection, but it is known that some stresses the immune system appear to bear on an outbreak. These May stresses that lead to outbreaks of disease, injury, emotional stress, poor diet, over exposure to sunlight, and even the rules.
An immune system appears to reduce the recurrence of outbreaks, although outbreaks continue May to life. Studies show that chickenpox and shingles have a recurrence of nearly zero while HSV-1 has a recurrence rate of 14 per cent and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) has a recurrence rate of 60 percent.
It is HSV-2 that most commonly causes genital infections, and HSV-1 that most cases of infection causes lips, but the two viruses can be transmitted from one place to another.
Studies have also shown that herpes lesions can also provide input for other infections. Women who have herpes virus May have an increased risk of cancer of the cervix and it is important that women who took the herpes to have a smear cervical test (test Pap) every one or two years.
Whether you have been diagnosed with some form of herpes or not, practicing common sense prevention can go a long way in the fight against the spread of herpes. For example, avoid kissing people who currently have wounds on their lips or mouth. Always practice safe sex in monogamous relationships and avoid sexual contact with a partner who presents symptoms of an outbreak of active genital herpes until symptoms have disappeared. While most but not all, male genital herpes outbreaks are easily detected, female genital herpes outbreaks may go completely unnoticed many times. In fact, many women with genital herpes do not realize they have contracted the virus until they have passed to a partner.
The use of a condom May or May not prevent the spread of herpes virus one partner to another, if one partner has a home asset or not; Thus, while the use of condoms May be better than no protection at all, you must be aware that even condoms are not 100% effective in protecting against transmission of the herpes virus.
If you have a history of herpes, avoid overtired or allow yourself to work. When you're tired, your immune system can not work together, you May and be more vulnerable to a recurrence of herpes.
If you suspect you may have some form of the herpes virus or if you have a partner who has herpes, please see your health care provider for diagnosis and medical advisor.
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so theres rumors going around that my girlfriend has herpes, some people are dead set its true, others vouch that shes clean... obviously i dont want to believe these accusations... but im worried. we've had unprotected sex 3 times... and a few weeks ago she said she had a yeast infection. now... i dont know what to think. i found a small pimple type bump on my.. yea.. but it poped like a zit... idk if tht just means it was a zit or what... im freaking out...
hey everyone, i read everyones message and i know how u all feel. Im 21 years old, got married at age 20. We were trying to have a baby together, and well in order to do that you have unprotected sex. Well to say the short version, we were married mayb4-5 months and than one day i got outta the shower and say all these bumps, they looked like a pimple. Didnt burn or itch or nothing...so i let it go the bumps went away about 2 weeks later i was having major adomible pain and i couldnt walk, sit, sleep, i couldnt use the restroom without screaming, i went to work that day and my mother came and got me when my husband was at work. Went to the emgerancy room..was there a good 5-6 hrs, saw the doctor by that time there was an order, and it burned. Doctor took a look and said i had herpes...i started crying, thinking how or why did this happen, and i hope that my husband doenst leave me. But the kicker is i lost my virginity when i was 18 years old. So i did the responisble things i called the other TWO guys i slepted with, and told them. Than i had to tell my husband. He got to the hospital and i was still screaming and balling. I told him he didnt say anything just held me, and told me he wasnt going to leave me. So we left there i had to quite my job i couldnt work, I went for another opinion was a OBYGN and he was stomped he wasnt sure what it was, so he took a blood test. Took the blood test the blood test came back NEGATIVE. So they called me and told me to come back and take the test again, so i did gave them another blood sample, this time it came back POSTIVE.
Well to get to the confusing part which i hope u all could help me with. The other TWO guys i slept with got checked up they came back NEGATIVE for the virus. In high school had a pap and i was clean. Than my husband got checked he was NEGATIVE. Since that day i havent had another outbreak either has my husband we still have unprotected sex trying to get a baby.We get checked every month just to make sure. So my question to all u readers out there, Do u think i might of been misdiagnoised? If not what was all that about?
i have a little bum it looks like a piple it dont burn or isch and its not red. so i dont know what it is im scared to tell my mom i dont want her to flip out COULD YOU PLEASE HELPP!!!!
What can I say...I was dating my boyfriend for awhile..but we have been a part for awhile..long distance type of relationship because of our jobs etc..So he came back to visit me ..I was celibate for the whole complete 4 months we was apart,,So he comes back we had sex and blah blah..but now its been like a 4wks now since he's left..and I started to feel pain in my lower region..I thought it might be the lace underwear I was wearing that caused me to have irritaion before ...because sometimes lace or silk underwear causes me to have a reaction...but anyway it started to become really painful..so i took a mirror and looked down there and it was an open sore like ...it looked like if you was to get burned and you peeled the skin off and what is left..the pinkish flesh...like I pray it's not herpes ..I so terriblely hurt and confused...there is no point of living if I do have the virus...I will die a lonely person ..I will never find love..how could he do this to me...i loved him ..If I do have it why wouldn't he wear a fucking condom..just thinking about it makes me sick to my stomach..Literally..I can't eat,sleep ,I 'm so worried ..i'm going to the doctors in a couple of days I'm going to get tested for everything...I don't want to die ..I have children ...How can i go on..WHY..WHY..WHY..All I ever wanted was to be happy..have a family..I'M SO HURT..I"M DONE
ok im 14 i had sex 1 time and i used a condom idk when i started getting this but i hav 1 bumb in my mouth it kind or big but not really big i tolled my mom and my dad also knows idk what it is and i need to find out there is no pain at ll exept if u push on it really hard. what is this and how can i tell
Honey, just go to the doctor. It may be serious or not.
well girl quit being a slut your so young
just because the girl had sex one time doesn't mean shes a slut are you some kind of expert.
people needs to stop talking all this shit about this girl you have probolly done the same thing or either ur kids could be...leave her alone....hunny you just go to the doctor ... im sure everything is fine just go make sure and wait till your old enough to be able to take on responsibilties cause ur just a child and u dont wanna end up preg. and with something u cant get rid of... just be absonet till ur an adult trust me u dont want to go through the embarssment or the pain of have something or a child that young......melissa if u ever need anyone to talk to (xxlissaxx9288@aol.com) u just write me!!!!take care sweetie or search myspace My URL: myspace.com/xxlissaxx21205
What can I say...I was dating my boyfriend for awhile..but we have been a part for awhile..long distance type of relationship because of our jobs etc..So he came back to visit me ..I was celibate for the whole complete 4 months we was apart,,So he comes back we had sex and blah blah..but now its been like a 4wks now since he's left..and I started to feel pain in my lower region..I thought it might be the lace underwear I was wearing that caused me to have irritaion before ...because sometimes lace or silk underwear causes me to have a reaction...but anyway it started to become really painful..so i took a mirror and looked down there and it was an open sore like ...it looked like if you was to get burned and you peeled the skin off and what is left..the pinkish flesh...like I pray it's not herpes ..I so terriblely hurt and confused...there is no point of living if I do have the virus...I will die a lonely person ..I will never find love..how could he do this to me...i loved him ..If I do have it why wouldn't he wear a fucking condom..just thinking about it makes me sick to my stomach..Literally..I can't eat,sleep ,I 'm so worried ..i'm going to the doctors in a couple of days I'm going to get tested for everything...I don't want to die ..I have children ...How can i go on..WHY..WHY..WHY..All I ever wanted was to be happy..have a family..I'M SO HURT..I"M DONE
I am so sorry to hear how you got the virus. But you have to put things in perspecive. First of all, a condom would not completely protect you. You can still contract herpes even when using a condom. He would have to wear a "body condom" in order to be safe!
The very first thing you need to do is get checked ASAP to verify what it really is that you have! And even then you should get a second test to verify the first test! You want to be absolutely certain. If you truely do have the virus.......then don't despair!! Having herpes is not a death sentence. Yes it may put a little kink in your sex life, but if you are having sex with somebody, it should be with someone that deeply loves and cares for you and you need to know that BEFORE you get into bed with him! Really true love can still be yours even with having the virus. If the woman I truely loved was to tell me that she has herpes I would want to be there for her and support her in every way I could. If he just bolts.......then you know right then that he isn't the one you should be having sex with anyways! If he stays and tries to comfort you and works with you through this difficult situation then he is more worthy of sharing your love making with.
This is the time to find true love, instead of thinking that you will never find love at all! If there is really something strong going on between the two of you then he won't bolt out the door!! So lift your head up high and YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH THIS !! I will be thinking of you and rooting for you, In the scheme of life it could be far worse than the herpes virus. I lost all of my right leg while fighting in Viet Nam in the Army. I didn't let despair get the best of me. I fought it and it made me a better man because of it. You can still make love !!! But I will never run again. But it could be worse, I came so close to death that losing a leg was something I could deal with, but death is pretty final. You have a whole future ahead of you! Now get out there and enjoy the life that God gave you. Nobody ever said that life is always fair. Remember, there is a silver lining in every cloud. Take Care & Be Strong !!
Dave
I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Just letting you know that you shouldn't let it ruin your life. I have it and my husband has it and I found out the last month of my pregnancy. It was AWFUL. I had to have a c-section. My husband's ex has it and My ex has it. We got it from them before WE started dating. They can take blood test and find out how long ago you caught it. You just can't trust anyone. Just protect yourself no matter what! It takes a long time time to get to know someone.
Study it. 70% of the world has it and doesn't know it. It is very common. If you slept with more than 3 people w/o protection you are more likely to have it. The best thing for it is Valtrex. I hope and pray someday there will be a cure.
Don't give up! My mom also got it from my dad. They got a divorce and they were with other people, and decided to work things out again and did the deed. He caught it from someone else. They haven't talked for YEARS. My mom has dated and there are good people out there. She does have to put up with the embarrassment of telling them but they stuck around. Now she is in a great relationship and they are talking about getting married.
My guy friend has it too. He got it a long time ago. He got married and the symptoms starting to show up. His wife divorced him 4 months after their wedding. He never cheated on her but he could of given it to her on accident.
You see alot of people have it but it's a BIG embarrassment and a secret.
I'm so sorry! I hope I helped a lttle.
Hi. I can't express my apologies enough for your recent experiences. My ex cheated on me and contracted herpes in doing so. It's been quite some time since then and I was tested a couple times thereafter without anything to be concerned about. That's not to say I'm out of the woods, but promissing. I want you to know though, I am a guy and if I met someone I fell in love with, I would not let an STD get in the way of a promissing future so I hope you do not let whatever results you receive(d) disparrage you in any way of looking to a solid future with someone. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to vent more about it. I'm concerned by your words. Take care.
Hi. I can't express my apologies enough for your recent experiences. My ex cheated on me and contracted herpes in doing so. It's been quite some time since then and I was tested a couple times thereafter without anything to be concerned about. That's not to say I'm out of the woods, but promissing. I want you to know though, I am a guy and if I met someone I fell in love with, I would not let an STD get in the way of a promissing future so I hope you do not let whatever results you receive(d) disparrage you in any way of looking to a solid future with someone. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to vent more about it. I'm concerned by your words. Take care.
only 3 times your way to young just like i told the other gurl ur age dont ruin ur whole life it only takes 1 time to catch something ur young and want ot be cool and cant blame it on love bc ur not at the age to even know what love is.....u just need to sit down with ur mom and be honest no matter the consiquences trust me it seems bad but it is way better and safer to just be honest rather than lying it only gets u in more trouble and then 1 lie turns into another cause u have to cver 1 lie with another just if u are still planing on having sex be careful but really u should wait cause there ia too many diseases and liers at there in this world for example just as it is that u dont wanna tell ur mom there is a guy out there that u may have contact with that wont tell u that they are infected just take care stay in school and live ur life to the fullest dont risk it ....