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Information last reviewed 06/21/19
Genital herpes is an STD that is transmitted from one person to another via the herpes simplex virus. After a person has been infected, the infection might show up in the form of blisters instantly, or it may remain dormant in the person’s body and reactivate multiple times a year. In many cases, genital herpes leads to pain, sores, itching, and discomfort in the genital area. In some cases, you might be infected and not show any symptoms. Medications and the use of condoms can help prevent this disease from spreading, although it is important to note that condoms may not cover all the sores and you can still get infected from skin to skin contact with an affected area.
The key cause of genital herpes is HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus-2). A person may be infected with HSV-2 but not show any symptoms. Approximately 30-50% of people infected with HSV-2 may be asymptomatic. Even if someone does not show any symptoms, they can pass on the infection. This includes people who have a known herpes infection, but who currently do not show any symptoms. It is recommended that you use condoms to protect yourself from genital herpes, but you should also be aware that a condom may not cover all the sores, and contact with any sores can result in becoming infected.
HSV-2 is quite common in the USA. About one or two million infections and 600,000-800,000 clinical cases are reported in a year. About 40-60 million people are infected with it.
The symptoms of genital herpes may take a few days to appear after you are exposed to the virus. Some of the common symptoms of genital herpes are:
Itching or pain
You might feel tenderness or pain in your genital area until the infection goes away.
Some studies have shown that from one-half to two-thirds of people infected with the virus will have no symptoms. But, if they appear, local symptoms may be seen two to twelve days after exposure.
The diagnosis of genital herpes can be done by a healthcare professional by looking at visible sores. In many cases, the healthcare professional will use a cotton swab to take a fluid sample from a visible sore in order to get it tested in a lab. If the diagnosis cannot be done by visual examination, it is highly likely that the doctor will opt for a blood test.
According to research, teenagers are at a higher risk of genital herpes as they often don’t have enough immune system antibodies to offer protection against the virus. Teenagers who were exposed to herpes in childhood are more vulnerable. Others who are immunocompromised are also at risk.
Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for genital herpes, but it can be controlled by self-care and medications. Some self-care tips that can help with genital herpes are:
To treat genital herpes, a doctor may prescribe the following antiviral medications:
All these antiviral medications should work well for most patients. Any of these medications can be taken daily, especially if you have six or more outbreaks in a year. Many people are advised to take the prescribed medicine for at least a year and then request the doctor to re-evaluate after the year is up.
Our doctors will decide which medication suits you best. These medications are often recommended for pregnant women who have the first trimester of pregnancy as they don’t lead to problems like congenital disabilities.
The infection doesn’t kill adults or cause any serious health problems. Many people do feel dirty when they have this disease.
Yes, the incidents of genital herpes are increasing every year.
A few common triggers of genital herpes are injury, fatigue, menstruation, genital irritation and stress.
The success rate of Valacyclovir is quite high. Clinically symptomatic HSV-2 infection developed in only 4 of 743 susceptible partners who had Valacyclovir. In contrast, 16 of 741 developed clinically symptomatic HSV-2 infection in susceptible partners who had a placebo.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. You and your physician will determine if and how you should take any medication prescribed to you following a medical consultation.
There are two main strands of the herpes simplex virus (HSV), type 1 and type 2. The first type is responsible for most oral herpes, which is more popularly known as cold sores. This virus is present in around 80% of people but often it’s dormant and only triggers cold sores when the immune system is weak. HSV type 2 is less common and only found in about 15% of the US population — although the share is gradually rising as people tend to become sexually active at younger ages.
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a very common virus that comes in two subcategories: HSV-1 and HSV-2. The first type, HSV-1, causes oral herpes — more commonly known as cold sores — and is carried by 70% to 80% of the US population. People often don’t even know, unless their immune system is weak enough for the virus to trigger a cold sores outbreak. The second herpes variety, HSV-2, is the primary culprit behind genital herpes. It occurs in about 15% of the sexually active population in the US but is mostly asymptomatic, which means there aren’t any visible lesions and blisters. There’s no gender difference; men and women are infected in equal proportions.
There are two types of herpes (herpes simplex virus): HSV-1 and HSV-2. Oral herpes around the mouth and on the lips usually is caused by HSV-1, but not exclusively so. Around 70-80% of the population have HSV-1 inside their bodies, but only about one third of those people will ever experience an oral herpes outbreak.
A herpes outbreak can be an unpleasant experience to deal with. Sadly, there is no cure or vaccine against the herpes simplex (HSV) or herpes zoster virus. But there are a few different medical treatment options from which you can choose.
Famciclovir is an antiviral prescription drug used in the treatment of infections caused by major types of herpes virus. A cure for herpes does not exist but antiviral medications can help patients to manage their symptoms more easily.
Infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) including genital herpes (HSV-2) and cold sores (HSV-1) and those caused by herpes zoster (shingles) are incredibly common.
Famciclovir (Famvir) is a prescription drug used to treat herpes infections caused by the herpes zoster virus (shingles) and herpes simplex virus (cold sores and genital herpes). It is prescribed to treat outbreaks and for long-term suppressive therapy of herpes.
Yes, taking antiviral medicines such as valacyclovir (Valtrex) during pregnancy is safe and does not appear to cause birth defects in the majority of patients.
Valtrex (also commonly known as valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat cold sores, genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox. Valtrex is made by GlaxoSmithKline and is the brand name for valacyclovir. Generic Valtrex is widely available.
Valacyclovir (Valtrex, Zelitrex) is an antiviral drug used to treat viral infections caused by herpes simplex (cold sores, genital herpes), herpes zoster (shingles) and varicella zoster (chickenpox).
Valacyclovir (also known by the brand name Valtrex) has been available since 1995 and is commonly used to treat herpes simplex (oral and genital), herpes zoster (shingles) and chickenpox in children.
There is currently no cure available for genital herpes. Most people with genital herpes lead normal lives and manage to control symptoms by preventing herpes outbreaks and taking medications when necessary.
Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV 2). More recent studies have shown that type 1 (HSV 1) could also be causing genital herpes.
The herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) is spread via genital contact and oral sex. Once infected, patients remain carriers for life. A large number of people who have HSV will never experience any symptoms whilst others may suffer frequent outbreaks and painful symptoms such as genital lesions.
No, you cannot get genital herpes by kissing someone who has it on the mouth. But if they have a cold sore, you could catch the oral herpes virus. However, you can catch genital herpes by kissing the genitals of someone who is affected.
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects around 776,000 people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you got chickenpox as a child, yes, there’s a chance of you developing herpes, but not the kind you’re thinking of. It’s one of the confusing things about the STI and the disease that cause shingles both being part of the same family. If you have chickenpox, the likelihood is that it will come back later in life in the form of shingles, unless you’re vaccinated. The likelihood of you developing herpes simplex is dependent on who you are, but so long as you have sex with people who don’t have herpes, you won’t get it either.
The primary way of contracting genital herpes is through unprotected sex with a person who has it, and presumably doesn’t have visible lesions. A condom can help to protect you against genital herpes and other STIs, but it’s important to realise that a condom may not cover all the sores, and therefore, you can still contract herpes from contact with uncovered areas.
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