Genital herpes : Symptoms, causes diagnosis and treatment

Genital herpes : Symptoms, causes diagnosis and treatment

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  SYMPTOMS | CAUSES| DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT
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  Genital herpes isa common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. Characteristics of genital herpes include pain, itching and sores in your genital area. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) contributes to genital herpes. Sexual contact is the reason behind the spread of the virus. After the initial infection, the virus lies dormant in your body and can reactivate several times a year.
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  Most people who'vebeen infected with HSV don’t know they have the infection because they have no signs or symptoms. When present, the symptoms of genital herpes include:  Pain or itching that begins after exposure to an infected sexual partner  Small red bumps or tiny white blisters  Ulcers that form when the blisters rupture  Scabs that form as the ulcers heal
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  There are twotypes of herpes simplex virus infections can cause genital herpes:  HSV-1: The virus normally causes cold sores or fever blisters around your mouth, though it can be spread to your genital area during oral sex.  HSV-2: The virus causes genital herpes. It spreads through sexual and skin-to-skin contact.
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   Viral culture:This test involves taking a tissue sample or scraping of the sores for examination in the laboratory.  Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test: This test is used to copy your DNA from a sample of your blood, tissue from a sore or spinal fluid. The DNA can then be tested to establish the presence of HSV and determine which type of HSV you have.  Blood test: This test analyzes a sample of your blood for the presence of HSV antibodies.
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  Sadly, there isno cure for genital herpes. Some medicines may:  Help sores heal sooner during an initial outbreak  Minimize the harshness and duration of symptoms in recurrent outbreaks  Reduce the chances of reappearance  Reduce the chance of transmitting the herpes virus to another Antiviral medications such as Zovirax, Famvir and Valtrex may be helpful.
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