Herpes is a virus that is responsible for outbreaks on the skin. There are many strains of this disease, and every strain causes a similar but different type of flare up.
There are two strains that are the most frequently experienced. The first strain of herpes is HSV 1 which affects parts of the body above the waist. The outbreaks mainly occur on the inside and outside of the mouth.
Genital Herpes
The other dominant member of the herpes family is the herpes simplex 2 virus which is also referred to as HSV 2. It is this herpes family member that and affects the pubic areas as well as the buttocks and lower back. We will be talking about the type of eruptions this virus causes in greater detail a little further on. Genital Herpes Information on Healthline:: href=http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/genital-herpes-4 class=l onmousedown=return clk(this.href,,,res,77,)>Genital Herpes Information on HealthlineMost patients with genital herpes experience a prodrome (i.e., symptoms A significant percentage of men (30–40%) have a discharge from the urinary tube. http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/genital-herpes-4HOME |
Oral Herpes
Not many are aware of the fact that although HSV 1 causes mainly oral herpes, it can also easily be spread to the genitals through oral sexual activity. HSV 1 is highly transmittable although it is actually a milder member of the herpes family of viruses.
The blisters or sores 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. Conditions Confused with Herpes:: href=http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/conditions_confused_with_herpes.htm class=l onmousedown=return clk(this.href,,,res,102,)>Conditions Confused with HerpesReal herpes symptoms can be overlooked or passed off as being something less significant, such as a pimple, bump, skin rash or ingrown hair. http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/conditions_confused_with_herpes.htmHOME |
Herpes simplex 2 is the most commonly talked about form of herpes. HSV 2 is passed through some form of sexual intercourse. The blisters that occur from this strain are similar to cold sores; The HSV 2 virus generally causes most discomfort. It is transmitted sexually. Although the blisters from herpes simplex 2 look the same as cold sores they only normally appear in the pubic region. Postgraduate Medicine: Acute and chronic herpes zoster:: href=http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/06_00/landow.shtml class=l onmousedown=return clk(this.href,,,res,100,)>Postgraduate Medicine: Acute and chronic herpes zosterDespite concerns about underlying disease, most attacks of herpes zoster strike . of cutaneous eruptions and a shortened duration of neurologic symptoms. http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/06_00/landow.shtmlHOME | Herpes Simplex Keratitis:: href=http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/SECT31a.HTM class=l onmousedown=return clk(this.href,,,res,29,)>Herpes Simplex KeratitisSigns and Symptoms The keratitis caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) typically Herpes simplex is actually the most common virus found in humans. http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/SECT31a.HTMHOME |
Genital herpes (the blisters) in males will breakthrough on the shaft of the penis, the anus, the buttocks and even on the inner thighs and lower back. Females will see the eruptions appearing over the whole of the pubic area, including the anus and buttocks. Sometimes the outbreak is that mild that a torch or flashlight is used during the examination.
The vesicles that appear when you have an outbreak of herpes simplex 2 can resemble a paper cut, simply look chafed or appear only slightly more red than usual. Experiencing aches and pains in the affected area could occur as well as a secretiondischarge from the penis or vagina.
Those first outbreaks of herpes are usually more severe, and often involve flu-like symptoms and swollen glands for a week or so. Following herpes eruptions tend to be periodic and only occur about five times a year. These herpes outbreaks can also be brought on the stress level of the infected person.
The herpes outbreak may also be extended due to depression.
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