All you need to know about genital herpes!


Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection, which is caused by herpes simplex virus(HSV). Primarily, the virus spreads through sexual contact. Genital herpes could cause pain and itching in the genital area. It can be very contagious even if there are no visible sores that normally occur.

Common symptoms

People who are affected with HSV might not be aware of due to the mild signs or symptoms. The basic symptoms of a person experiencing genital herpes such pain,itching, ulcers, scabs,small red bumps or tiny white blisters around the buttocks, thighs, vaginal area for women and penis for men.



Risk factors

The risk of contracting genital herpes are higher for women as the virus is sexually transmitted easily from men to women than women to men. The major risk is in having multiple sexual partners causing each additional sexual partner with the risk of being exposed to the virus.

Complications

People with genital herpes might have complications such as bladder problems as the sores might cause inflammation around the tube through which urine passes from the bladder to the urethra. A swelling tends to close the urethra for several days, which might require the insertion of a catheter to drain the bladder. Identifying the signs and symptoms in the beginning and with proper genital herpes treatment, this infection can be dealt with. 

Solutions

As of now there are no permanent herpes virus solutions to cure it, but can prevented by using latex condoms while having sexual intercourse or avoid sexual intercourse even if either of the partners has an outbreak of herpes in their genital area or anywhere else in order to avoid the further complications caused by the virus.

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