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Title: How can I cause a herpes simplex virus 1


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  • What is herpes simplex?
  • The herpes simplex virus, also referred to as
    HSV, is an infection that causes herpes. Herpes
    can appear in various parts of the body, most
    ordinarily on the genitals or mouth. There are
    two separate of the herpes simplex virus
  • HSV-1 primarily causes herpes labialis, and is
    usually liable for cold sores and fever blisters
    round the mouth and on the face.
  • HSV-2 primarily causes herpes genitalis, and is
    usually liable for herpes genitalis outbreaks.
  • What causes herpes simplex?
  • The herpes simplex virus may be a contagious
    virus which will be transmitted from person to
    person through direct contact. Children will
    often decrease HSV-1 from early contact with an
    adult who has an infection. They then carry the
    virus with them for the rest of their lives.
  • HSV-1
  • HSV-1 are often contracted from general
    interactions such as
  • Eating from an equivalent utensils
  • Sharing ointment
  • Kissing
  • The virus spreads more quickly during an
    epidemic. A predicted 67 percent Trusted cause of
    person ages 49 or younger are sero positive for
    HSV-1, though they'll never experience an
    epidemic. Its also possible to urge herpes
    genitalis from HSV-1 if someone who performed
    head had cold sores during that point.
  • HSV-2
  • HSV-2 is contracted through sorts of sexual
    contact with an individual who has HSV-2. An
    estimated 20 percent of sexually operating
    adults within the us have an infection with
    HSV-2, infections are spread through contact
    with a herpes sore. In contrast, most of the
    people get HSV-1 from an individual with an
    infection who is asymptomatic, or doesn't have
    sores.

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  • being female
  • having another sexually transmitted infection
    (STI)
  • having a weakened system
  • If a pregnant woman has an epidemic of herpes
    genitalis at the time of childbirth, it can
    expose the baby to both sorts of HSV, and should
    put them in danger for serious complications.
  • Recognizing the signs of herpes simplex
  • Its important to know that somebody might not
    have visible sores or symptoms and still have an
    infection. Theyll also transmit the virus to
    others.
  • Some of the symptoms related to this virus
    include
  • blistering sores (in the mouth or on the
    genitals)
  • pain during urination (genital herpes)
  • itching
  • You may also experience symptoms that are almost
    like the flu. These symptoms can include
  • fever
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • headaches
  • tiredness
  • lack of appetite
  • HSV also can spread to the eyes, causing a
    condition called herpes keratitis. This will
    cause symptoms like eye pain, discharge, and a
    gritty feeling within the eye.
  • How is herpes simplex diagnosed?
  • This type of virus is commonly diagnosed with a
    physical exam. Your doctor may correct your body
    for sores and ask you about a number of your
    symptoms.
  • Your doctor can also request HSV testing. This is
    often referred to as a herpes culture. Itll
    approve the diagnosis if you've got sores on
    your genitals. During this test, your doctor will
    take a swab sample of flowing from the sore then
    send it to a laboratory for testing.
  • Blood tests for antibodies to HSV-1 and HSV-2
    also can help diagnose these infections. This is
    often especially helpful when there are not any
    sores present.
  • Alternatively, at-home testing for Herpes Simplex
    is out there. Youll buy a test kit online from
    LetsGetChecked here.
  • How is herpes simplex treated?

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  • There is currently no cure for this virus.
    Treatment focuses on getting preclude sores and
    limiting outbreaks.
  • Its possible that your sores will get away
    without medication. However, your doctor may
    resolve you would like one or more of the
    subsequent medications
  • acyclovir
  • famciclovir
  • valacyclovir
  • These medications can help people with an
    infection reduce the danger of transmitting the
    virus to others. The medications also help to
    lower the severity and frequency of outbreaks.
  • These medications may are available oral (pill)
    form, or could also be enforced as a cream. For
    severe outbreaks, these medications can also be
    administered by injection.
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