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- 1. Genital Herpes In Women cureherpesinfo.blogspot.com
- 2. What Is Genital Herpes Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. HSV-1 is most commonly associated with blistering lesions around the mouth known as cold sores. HSV-2 is associated with blistering lesions in genital areas that are exposed during sexual contact. cureherpesinfo.blogspot.com
- 3. Symptoms of Genital Herpes In women, genital herpes usually causes blistering lesions on the vulva and around the vaginal opening that progress to ulcer formation. The infection spreads to involve the cervix in most cases, leading to cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix). In some women, cervicitis may be the only sign of genital herpes infection. Infection and inflammation of the urethra accompanies the infection in some women, leading to pain on urination. Many people infected with genital herpes have mild symptoms or symptoms that are mistaken for another condition. cureherpesinfo.blogspot.com
- 4. Tips for Managing Apply medicine that you can buy without a prescription, such as benzocaine and L-lysine, to the blisters. Put ice on the blisters. Avoid things that could trigger another outbreak, such as stress and getting a sunburn. Washing your hands after touching a cold sore. Using a cotton-tip swab to apply herpes medicine to a cold sore also helps. Do not kiss anyone. Do not have oral sex. Do not share items such as silverware, cups, towels, and lip balms. cureherpesinfo.blogspot.com
- 5. Treatment For Genital Herpes Antiviral medications are available that can help manage the severity and duration of outbreaks, if taken immediately prior to (when there are tingling or unusual skin sensations but no blisters) or within 24 hours of an outbreak. The medications typically used are acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), or valacyclovir (Valtrex). These are all typically taken orally. In severe cases of viral infection, antiviral medications may be given intravenously, but this is not typically done for genital herpes. Topical medications that are applied directly to the sores are also available, but these are less effective than oral medications and are not generally used. cureherpesinfo.blogspot.com