Saturday 21 February 2009

Do Condoms Offer Protection Against The Herpes Simplex Virus?

Do Condoms Offer Protection Against The Herpes Simplex Virus?

Condoms will offer some protection against the disease, they do this by covering or protecting the mucous membranes which are the likely place of infection.

However, be warned condoms do not provide 100 % protection because a lesion may be found which the condom did not cover and such the virus is passed. So it always advisable to see your GP or local STD clinic to make double sure. Some condoms offer better pretenction than others.

One more point on this...

Most people think that kissing is a safe activity. Unfortunately not, syphilis, herpes, and other infections can be contracted through this relatively simple and apparently harmless act so you need to be careful.

Symptoms Of Genital herpes Simplex Virus and Cures

Do Condoms Offer Protection Against The Herpes Simplex Virus?

A few Ways to control Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Outbreaks

A few Ways to control Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Outbreaks

Outbreaks can be treated or partly prevented with medicine from your doctor but there's no prescription for the feeling of being stigmatized by having herpes. When Outbreaks occur they generally last a few days they often occur during times when you are feeling stressed.

So Stress plays a huge role. A weakened immune system or a diet too high in acid-forming foods can also be factors. Stress also diminishes the power of the human glandular system, which exerts a tremendous influence on the workings of the immune system.

There are now a lot of "Natural cures" on the markets these are proving very effective, they offer the sufferer hope and a life away from medicine which only fights the outbreaks not prevents them....

Symptoms Of Genital herpes Simplex Virus and Cures


A few Ways to control Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Outbreaks

Thursday 19 February 2009

Causes Of Infection Genital Herpes Simplex Virus

Causes Of Infection Genital Herpes Simplex Virus

Genital herpes is spread by direct contact with an infected person. Sexual intercourse and oral sex are the most common methods of spreading genital herpes. Genital herpes usually consists of breakouts or episodes, interspersed with symptom-free periods. The first episode is usually the most severe, and can start with tingling, itching, or burning in or around the genitals, and flu-like symptoms, aches, pains - especially down the back, and the back of the legs. Genital herpes can be mistaken for other diseases, including syphilis. A small number of women with genital herpes do not know they have it because it occurs on the cervix.

Genital herpes is more common in females, African-Americans, and persons who use cocaine. Most (90% in one study) of these people have positive blood tests for HSV with no history of symptoms or outbreaks. Genital herpes outbreaks can occur with very mild symptoms that go unnoticed. You or your partner may have contracted the disease from a sexual partner a long time ago or your partner may have genital herpes without knowing it. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2.

Symptoms Of Genital herpes Simplex Virus and Cures

Causes Of Infection Genital Herpes Simplex Virus