Herpes on the genitals

Definition and causes

Herpes on the genitals is an illness caused by infection with(mostly Type II). In primary infection, ie. when infected, the virus migrates into the tactile nerves. It gives a rule symptoms within a week. When a person is first infected, they can not get rid of the virus again. After the first outbreak virus can remain "latent" in the blood, ie. without giving symptoms. The disease may be at later times again go into the outbreak, often associated with immune impairment for any other reason (for example. Illness or stress).

Symptoms of herpes on the genitals

In primary infection, there will often be general symptoms such as fever, sore muscles and headaches. This is accompanied by pain in the penis head in men or shame lips in women. Often, there will be stinging or painful urination. In addition, small blisters, which soon burst, leaving painful ulcers respectively. penis head or outer labia and livmoderhalsens. There may be sore lymph nodes in the groin

There may also be lesions in the anal region. If the primary infection of the anus, it can be very painful, especially during bowel movements.

These signs will also be seen by recent outbreaks of the latent herpes, but will often be weaker character. Some may feel a slight tingling in the area before the actual outbreak, and would benefit already here take the virus inhibitory tablets (see Treatment below).

During the outbreak, which usually products 7-10 days, there is risk of infection.

Precautions and diagnosis

The diagnosis made by the characteristic medical history, and the graft from the wounds.

Treatment of herpes on the genitals

The disease is not curable, but the outbreaks can be mitigated and shortened with the tablets containing the virus retardants aciclovir or similar preparations, which are available without a prescription. In order to achieve power, it is important to start this treatment as quickly as possible by starting symptoms. Some may also have the pleasure of local anesthetic gel during the outbreak.