Herpes Treatment Vital In Controlling Outbreaks

One of two strains of the herpes simplex virus --HSV-1 (type 1) or HSV-2 (type 2)--can cause the STD Genital herpes.. Studies have shown that genital herpes can affect one out of six people nationwide ages 14-49--that is an astronomical percentage of 16.2%! This figure makes herpes treatment especially important. Genital herpes type 2 is more commonly found in women (again, ages 14-49) at an alarming rate of one in five. The chance of a woman infecting a male partner is less likely than a man infecting his female partner.

No matter which type (type 1 or 2) is present in the body, most people suffer no symptoms; however, when symptoms are present, they normally affect the genital or rectal areas of the body in the form of blisters. Once the blisters begin to burst open, they leave behind sores (commonly called ulcers), which can take up to four weeks to heal with the initial outbreak. Outbreaks usually occur weeks or possibly months after the first and they are normally less severe. Although the outbreaks are unpleasant they do offer the patient a chance for diagnosis and herpes treatment.

Although there is no cure for genital herpes, receiving herpes treatment can lessen the outbreak occurrences and make them less severe when they do occur. If the person and their doctor are left unaware of infection this can prove disastrous, particularly in pregnant females. If an infected female gives birth naturally, the baby can then contract herpes, which can possibly cause death for the infant. It is important for pregnant women to be screened for the infection to potentially avoid harm to the fetus.

A doctor examining the sore during an outbreak can easily diagnose genital herpes, or a culture (sample) can be taken from the sores for testing. If there are no sores present, a simple blood test can often diagnose by locating antibodies found in the blood. Even though there is no actual cure for genital herpes, herpes treatment is available. Certain medications are used to lessen the severity of outbreaks and try to prevent them from occurring. The only fail-proof method of preventing infection is complete abstinence. Alternatively, if you are in a long-term committed relationship with someone who has been tested and is not infected. If you are sexually active, protection is a must.

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