Herpes Handbook

Genital Herpes

Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Genital herpes infection is very common and on the increase in the United States.

Nationwide 45 million people aged 12 and older (1 out of 5 of the total adolescent and adult population) are infected with HSV-2.

It is more common in women (1 out of 4) than in men (1 out of 5) possibly because male to female transmission is more efficient than female to male transmission.

HSV-2 infection is also more common in areas of high socio-economic disadvantage, facing fundamental issues of health such as:

access to quality health care

poverty

living in communities with a high prevalence of STDs

illicit drug use

The Herpes Virus

HSV-type 1
causes fever blisters on the mouth or face (oral herpes)

HSV-type 2
typically affects the genital area (genital herpes)

Both viral types can:

be inactive or 'silent' causing no symptoms

cause either genital or oral infections

cause 'outbreaks' of blisters and ulcers

People can remain infected for life after the first initial episode.

Source: http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/herpes.htm
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/

Herpes Pictures

What herpes looks like? There are some pictures of herpes.




But remember: if you suspect you have herpes you should visit your doctor immediately.





The pictures are provided for information only and should not be used to diagnose any health condition.




Source: http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/herpes_pictures.htm
http://www.afraidtoask.com

Herpes Treatment: Home Remedies. Part IV

Home remedies for cold sores: Raw Whole Milk



Applying raw milk has been a well-known home remedy for cold sores for years. Now science has confirmed its potential. Indeed, raw whole milk contains a fat called monocaprin that can kill the virus on contact according to a recent study. So applying milk fat should be better that the milk itself. Whole milk is simple and easy to find. You may already have some in your kitchen as we speak. So why not give it a try next time you feel that nagging itch again.


I hope you'll try some of these great home remedies for cold sores. Don't use them all at once and don't use raw garlic with anything else. But have some fun with them. They can come in handy when it's sunday night and the closest open drugstore is miles away or when you're on vacation and you left your favorite home remedies for cold sores at home.


Source: http://www.best-herpes-treatments.com/home-remedies-for-cold-sores.html

Photo: www.flickr.com