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Herpes

Many people still believe there is a “good” and a “bad” herpes virus. The “good” herpes virus (HSV-1 – oral herpes) causes cold sores and a “bad” herpes virus (HSV-2 – genital herpes) causes genital herpes outbreaks.

Oral herpes outbreaks is caused by the herpes simplex virus Type 1 (HSV-1) and over half of the American population has oral herpes outbreaks. A further 10 million people are infected with genital herpes outbreaks which is can also be caused by the herpes simplex virus. Independent studies have come up with shocking statistics, with over 500 000 Americans diagnosed with genital herpes (Simplex virus Type 2 (HSV-2)) every year.

Herpes HSV-1 and HSV-2 under a microscope are virtually identical, sharing approximately 50% of their DNA. Both types of herpes outbreaks infect the mucosal surfaces of the body – most often the mouth or the genitals, and then spread into the nervous system.

There are two main types of the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV):

  • HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus 1)
  • HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus 2)

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What is herpes simplex?

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Adminzzz

Herpes outbreak simplex virus (HSV) is a common, contagious infection of the skin which occurs on any part of the body, especially the genital and lip area. It can also affect the nervous system and the brain. Research shows that… Continue Reading →

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The diagnosis and Clinical Feature of Herpes

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Adminzzz

Herpes outbreaks can be diagnosed by culturing the virus obtained from a lesion or by measuring the serum antibody titers (a laboratory test that measures the presence and amount of antibodies in blood). Your body starts to produce special “soldiers”… Continue Reading →

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Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Herpes

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Adminzzz

Herpes can be a devastating diagnosis. Once diagnosed, many individuals are left feeling like a leper. They may become anti-social and ashamed. Others feel dirty and embarrassed. Some may experience deep depression and anxiety. Is Herpes Making You Feel Like… Continue Reading →

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A look at Genital Herpes in Men as Opposed to Women

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Adminzzz

As a common sexually transmitted disease, genital herpes affects women more than men. This virus causes itching, blisters and pain in the genital area. It is also known that genital herpes or herpes simplex virus type-2 is incurable, but does… Continue Reading →

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Common Drugs for Herpes: Their Actions and Side Effects

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Adminzzz

Herpes is an infection that can manifest as oral herpes (HSV-1) or genital herpes (HSV-2). In both of these two main types of herpes simplex viruses (HSV), the sores that develop are unsightly and painful. There is another type of… Continue Reading →

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Herpes Dating – General Consensus Amongst People About Dating Someone With Herpes

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Adminzzz

Many people with herpes are rejected in the dating world. Rejection is common place in their lives. Most individuals are not interested in dating a person who has herpes. Numerous people are highly misinformed about herpes, allowing various social taboos… Continue Reading →

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Does Being Pregnant and Having Herpes Automatically Mean that the Baby Will Contract the Disease?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Adminzzz

Herpes is a virus that causes infection of the skin and mucous membranes. There are two main types of herpes simplex viruses (HSV). One type is HSV-1 or oral herpes, and the other is HSV-2 or genital herpes. Unborn babies… Continue Reading →

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Is it Possible to Have Sex without Infecting My Partner with Genital Herpes?

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Adminzzz

Genital herpes is incurable, highly contagious and transmits easily during sexual intercourse with a partner. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, but there are some instances where this… Continue Reading →

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Ways to Find Out Whether One has Genital Herpes

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Adminzzz

Highly contagious, genital herpes is a common infection generally spread through sexual contact. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2). Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) can cause genital herpes as well; however, HSV-1 is most often the cause… Continue Reading →

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A Look at How one can Avoid Contracting Herpes

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Adminzzz

Herpes is a virus that infects the skin and mucous membranes resulting in blisters and sores. There is no cure for herpes. There are two main types of herpes known as oral (HSV-1) and genital (HSV-2). Oral herpes produce outbreaks… Continue Reading →

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How is Herpes Contracted and could someone have Herpes and Not Know?

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Adminzzz

By age thirty, 50 to 80 percent of all adults would have come into contact with the herpes virus. Nearly 80 percent of those with herpes have no symptoms at all (asymptomatic), so many who contract the disease do not… Continue Reading →

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