What Is The Main Herpes Indication

The Most Important Herpes Symptom.

The herpes simplex virus causes eruptions on the skin. In spite of the fact that there are many different strains of this virus family, they all cause sores or lesions which differ from each other.

The herpes family is domineered by two strains in the main. First is the HSV 1 strain that affects the mouth both inside and out.

Spreading Genital Herpes

Another dominant member of the herpes family is herpes simplex 2. HSV 2 is the virus responsible for genital herpes. The types of sores and eruptions caused by HSV 2 are outlined in more depth below.

The gentlest member of the herpes family is herpes simplex 1. Although it is a milder virus, the cold sores it causes are highly communicable. There is no cure for HSV 1. Although this herpes is predominantly found around the mouth in the form of cold sores, it can cause herpes on the genitals.

The fever blisters that sometimes appear in and around the mouth when one is getting a cold or flu are typical of HSV 1. This is referred to as oral herpes.

Herpes simplex 2 is the most commonly talked about form of herpes. HSV 2 is passed through sexual activity. The blisters that occur from this strain are similar to cold sores; The HSV 2 virus generally causes most discomfort. It is spread sexually. Although the blisters from herpes simplex 2 look the same as cold sores they only normally appear in the genital area.

Genital herpes (the blisters) in males will make their appearance on the shaft of the penis, the anus, the buttocks and even on the inner thighs and lower back. Woman will see the eruptions appearing over the whole of the pubic area, including the anus and buttocks. Sometimes the eruption is that mild that a torch or flashlight is used during the examination.

So what does genital herpes look like? Sometimes herpes simply manifests as reddening of the affected area. It is popssible that you could also feel feverish and even have some flu like aches and pains. A discharge from the penis or vagina also often occurs.

It is usual for the first herpes outbreaks to be far more acute and they often are preceded by feelings of fever and glands that are swollen. Subsequent outbreaks are normally never as harsh as that first outbreak and can occur 6 to 8 times a year, depending on your health. If you are suffering from stress this will almost always trigger an outbreak as will a lowered immune system. Depression can lengthen the period of your herpes outbreaks.

By: John K

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