Get Rid Of Herpes Immediately

Health & FitnessMedicine

  • Author Barak Telerman
  • Published November 22, 2009
  • Word count 429

GET RID OF HERPES IMMEDIATELY


Herpes can infect the anus, buttocks and the top of the thighs. The particular herpes virus causes painful swelling on the affected skin area. Simplex 1(HSV1) and Simplex 2(HSV2) differ according to the body area that they usually contaminate. There are eight types of the herpes virus but only two main types of this virus is well known because of its harmful effect to the human body.

HOW WILL YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE AFFECTED BY HERPES?


Herpes abrasions usually show up in and around the genital area, although female symptoms of herpes may cause these swelling to develop inside the vagina and include vaginal discharge and pain or a burning sensation when urinating. During this time, you are considered to be very contagious despite the absence of herpes blisters. A herpes outbreak starts with one or a few small swellings and it can take anywhere from 2 to 20 days before your first period of symptoms will occur.

IS THERE A CURE FOR HERPES?


The painful herpes swelling usually is reduced if you start taking antiviral medicine within five days of the onset of symptoms. 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. As the saying goes prevention is better than cure. Unlike antibiotics for bacteria, antiviral drugs do not cure the infection it just smooth the progress and control the condition. Since herpes is a common outbreak infection, prevention is much important rather than medication. Unlike antibiotics for bacteria, antiviral drugs do not cure the herpes infection.

HOW HERPES EFFECTS MALES AND FEMALES


On average, the first herpes outbreak in men lasts about two weeks while in women the average is three weeks.

HERPES PREVENTION


Herpes is already alarming because it is considered as worldwide concern since millions of people all over the world are already suffering from this type of STD. 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.

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