What causes genital herpes?
What causes genital herpes?
It is caused by a virus infection call Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) from having sex with someone. Who has a herpes sore. This type of virus can permanently lie dormant in the nerve ganglia and can triggered to recur if the immune system is low.
Viruses divide into two types.
- HSV-1 causes lesions in the mouth and nose.
- HSV-2 causes external genital lesions. Can be easily spread even without an open wound.
Incubation period of genital herpes
The incubation period is 2-14 days after having sex with someone who has a herpes sore.
What are the symptoms of genital herpes?
- Low-grade fever, accompanied by body aches
- Cracks and redness appear around the genitals.
- Blisters develop, which break on their own within 24-48 hours, which may cause the area to become swollen, red, or burning.
- Numbness and itching around the genitals or anus
- Inflammation, burning sensation in the vaginal area, and also a burning sensation during urination.
Genital herpes transmission
Many people may think that in order to get infected with the virus, they must have sex by penetration only. However, this disease can be transmitted without penetration. Using accessories or adult toys may be another route of infection. In fact, wearing a condom does not completely prevent infection because the outer part that the condom does not cover may have signs of infection in that area. Or even using fingers to help with sex and then touching your own genitals with fingers may also be at risk of infection. The virus spreads the most in the first year after infection. If any mothers are pregnant and have the virus, it will be dangerous for the fetus. Because it can be transmitted to the baby through the birth canal during childbirth. However, in cases of kissing, hugging, or sharing plates, spoons, and glasses, it will not cause infection.
Diagnosis of genital herpes
- Blood tests are use to check for HSV infection and antibodies to the virus in the body.
- Culture: The doctor will scrape off a wound or tissue from the patient and examine it under a microscope for HSV.
- The PCR Test (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a copy of DNA from a patient’s blood sample or wound tissue. This diagnostic method can detect the HSV virus. Which can clearly identifie and has a fairly high accuracy.
How is genital herpes treat?
At present, genital herpes cannot โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที completely cured. However, patients can relieve and control symptoms by taking antiviral drugs such as Acyclovir and Valacyclovir, which will help reduce the duration, severity of the disease, and also reduce the chance of spreading the infection to others. In some cases, doctors may consider giving painkillers, fever reducers, or antibiotics for patients with mild symptoms. If the disease recurs, the patient’s symptoms are usually not severe and can heal on their own within 7 days.
Genital herpes prevention
- Take your medication regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Get an internal examination and blood test to check for sexually transmitted diseases.
- Always keep your body clean, especially your private areas.
- If there is a wound in the genital area, you should avoid having sex because the wound may become infected and can be transmitted to your partner.
- If you find that you have severe symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately for a diagnosis.
