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Basic Facts About Herpes STD

By: Sandra Griggs

Genital herpes has emerged as the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world. Affecting at least 80 million people in the United States, herpes STD can be transmitted through sexual contact by passing through tiny breaks in the skin. Herpes STD is caused by either HSV 1 or HSV 2.
The most common symptom of herpes STD is the presence of blisters. The transmission of the virus is most likely during the first instance of symptoms until the area has completely been healed. You are most susceptible to infection when the sores are open, wet, or leaking fluids.
Herpes STD can also be transferred from one are of the body to another. The fingers and eyes are potential regions for infection. A newborn baby is prone to herpes if they pass through an infected birth canal.
Infection with herpes STD is also likely if an individual engages in sexual activity with an infected person. In fact, some couples have successfully avoided herpes infection by simply refusing to have sex when there are symptoms. The prevalence of herpes outbreaks is more common in women than men at 39% and 19%, respectively.
Herpes STD has a huge role in the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. As herpes is accompanied by sores on the penis and vagina, transmission of HIV is most likely. The chances of AIDS infection are greater in people with genital herpes.
It is alarming that 90% of those suffering from herpes STD do not know that they carry the virus. The principal transmitter of herpes is HSV Type 1 virus that is also responsible for cold sores.
A large percentage of herpes STD outbreaks are brought about by HSV 1 that can be passed through oral sex. Herpes virus is not always transferable by sexual contact as what is commonly believed. Whenever there is appearance of blisters, cold sores and genital herpes can be transmitted.
The virus causing herpes STD stays in the human body which explains why there is difficulty in finding appropriate treatment. Natural methods for treating herpes STD only relieves the discomfort and do not offer complete relief from the condition.

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