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Facts about Genital Herpes

Thirty million people are affected every year with about 1.3 men to every woman. The disease is usually caused by the virus herpes simplex. It is transmitted via direct contact with an active sore or virus containing genital secretions. The virus can lie dormant for weeks months or even years before becoming active again, and it can be transmitted to another person even when there are no active symptoms present.

Genital herpes usually develops between two - twenty days after the first contact with the virus. Blisters and/or bumps appear around the genitalia, buttocks or anal area which itch, burn and/or tingle. If it's a first attack of genital herpes, other flu like symptoms also develops such as high temperature headaches etc.

Genital herpes can be diagnosed from observation of the infected genitalia and also samples taken from an infected sore or blister.

If suffering from an outbreak of genital herpes, it's important that any sexual contact with partners is kept to a bare minimum and if possible abstained from. Genital herpes is very contagious and be transmitted very easily to another person despite precautions being maintained. It's also important that on discovering you have the virus that all sexual partners are contacted and told you have the disease so they can be tested.

The best medication for genital herpes is Acyclovir which is a prescription only medication issued by your doctor. Acyclovir is very effective in reducing the frequency and duration of genital herpes outbreaks and can minimise outbreaks by up to 90%.

A complication of genital herpes includes a self infection of the eyes fingers and other parts of the body which may have come into contact with infected areas. It's important when suffering from an outbreak of genital herpes that you keep your fingers away from infected areas and ensure your hygiene is of the highest standard.

It's very tempting to use every possible medication you can think of to treat sores on your genitals, when in fact it's probably the worst thing you can do. The only ointment or medication should be applying to your genitals when infected with herpes is medication your doctor has subscribed, otherwise a mild soap and warm water is all you need to keep the area clean and dry.

Newborn babies can be susceptible to genital herpes, and it's important if you're pregnant you are vigilant about checking especially before the birth whether you have an outbreak or not. About 1000 babies a year are born to mothers with genital herpes and have the virus passed on to them. A baby who is born with genital herpes runs the risk of serious brain injury, eye and skin problems and even death. Your obstetrician may even decide that a caesarean section may be the safest option for your baby.

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