Herpes Simplex Information and Treatment 

Genital herpes is a transmitted disease (STD) happened by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). The disease is communicable, mainly during an outbreak, and is incurable with present technology. One type of the virus - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) - can result to cold sores around the mouth.

A individual may get the cold sores of HSV1 by kissing or sharing eating utensils with an infected person. In most cases, herpes doesn't cause any symptoms, so it's viable for a person to carry it and unknowingly pass it on to someone else. HSV-1 is transmitted mainly by contact with infected saliva, whereas HSV-2 is transferred from a mother's genital area infection to her newborn.

Furthermore, infections can cause life-threatening complications, particularly in immunocompromised hosts. HSV is common in the population. The illness is characterized by pain, itching and sores in the genital area

Genital herpes is a highly contagious transmitted disease. HSV infections can be very disturbing as they may reappear periodically. HSV affects both men and women. There's no remedy for this recurrent (chronic) infection, that can cause embarrassment and emotional distress.

Genital herpes is one of the most common transmitted diseases in the United States and worldwide. The herpes virus is one of the most difficult viruses to control. Symptoms differs based on the phase of the virus: the starting or primary outbreak, latency, and recurrence.

There's no cure for genital herpes. Moreover, oral prescription antiviral medications, including acyclovir, famciclovir and valacyclovir, can help recover the sores sooner and reduce the frequency of relapses.