More than 60 million people in the United States are living with a sexually transmitted disease or STD. Those with sexually transmitted diseases find it very difficult and challenging. These individuals can lead a normal life with the proper treatment… Continue Reading
Genital and Oral Herpes are infections that presents itself with an outbreak of sores that are small and painful. These sores are often covered by a pus layer. Many individuals experience prodromal (early warming signs) symptoms before outbreaks occur. These… Continue Reading
An incurable virus known as Herpes is the cause of mucous membrane and skin infection. Infections to other areas of the body are very rare. Herpes is known as Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV or Herpes virus. Herpes infections of the… Continue Reading
Many individuals suffering with Herpes simplex Virus or HSV have severe and frequent outbreaks. Some people experience outbreaks once or twice a month while others may only have recurring outbreaks several times a year. Most people with Herpes seek the… Continue Reading
Nearly 80 percent of adults in the United States have HSV-1 or Herpes Simplex Virus-1 known as cold sores. 25 percent of adults in the U.S.A have HSV-2 referred to as Genital Herpes. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is an infection… Continue Reading
Herpes Zoster is known as shingles. This is a viral infection in the roots of the nerves. Herpes Zoster is very painful and causes a rash. The rash will appear on only one side of the body either the right… Continue Reading
Genital herpes is caused by a certain strain of herpes simplex virus or HSV. It is a sexually transmitted disease that presents itself as an infection in the genitals. Once infected with genital herpes, the virus will remain dormant in… Continue Reading
Genital herpes is an extremely common sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 can cause genital herpes; however, it is most commonly caused by HSV-2. When a person has oral-genital contact with someone who is infected… Continue Reading
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
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
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