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2006-10-28 08:02:08 · 17 answers · asked by MARYLIN V 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions STDs

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The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as cold sore, night fever, or fever blister) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak, and is incurable with present technology. An infection on the lips is commonly known as a "cold sore" or "fever blister". These are sometimes confused with canker sores or aphthous ulcers, which have a similar appearance; these appear inside the mouth and are not caused by the herpes simplex virus. When not symptomatic HSV lies dormant in the bodies of the nerve cells, growing up the axons to the skin during an outbreak. When the outbreak has passed, the virus 'dies back' along the nerve until it is only present in the nerve body. The dormancy of the virus within the nerve bodies contributes to the difficulty of treatment.

Transmission
HSV is generally transmitted by direct contact of lips and/or genitals when the sores are present, or just before they appear (known as shedding). In addition, herpes may be transmitted during childbirth, which can be fatal to the infant. The immature immune system of the child is unable to defend against the virus and even if treated, infection can result in brain damage. Transmission occurs while passing through the birth canal and the risk of infection is minimal if there are no symptoms or exposed blisters during delivery. The first outbreak after exposure to HSV is commonly more severe than future outbreaks, as the body has not had a chance to produce antibodies; this first outbreak also carries the risk of developing meningitis.

Outbreaks are generally preceded by sensations of burning, itching or tingling before visible blistering occurs. Subclinical shedding can also occur at any time, resulting in transmission without symptoms.

Treatment
There is currently no cure or vaccine for HSV. Treatment is restricted to anti-viral medication (such as aciclovir), which reduces the duration of symptoms and accelerates healing. Treatment should begin at the first symptoms of an outbreak for best results as far as duration and healing; should treatment begin before the lesions appear, it is possible that the outbreak can be averted.

Another option is the use of daily suppressive therapy, in which antivirals are taken every day over the course of years. Suppressive therapy reduces frequency of symptoms and recurrence of outbreaks. In addition, suppresive therapy reduces subclinical shedding, lowering the risk of transmission through sexual contact or kissing.

The amino acid lysine has demonstrated the ability to reduce the duration of infection through inhibiting the replication of the HSV. When foods high in lysine are consumed in preference to foods high in arginine, HSV replication may be inhibited; conversely, consuming foods high in arginine may interfere with the therapeutic use of lysine.

2006-10-28 19:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-04-17 21:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Chong 3 · 0 0

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2016-10-06 10:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes, there isn't any. Herpes is caused by a virus. Actually, there is little cure for viruses nowadays. The only thing that you can generally do in the case of a viral infection is strengthen the immune system and hope it fights it off. Not with Herpes, the immune system can't win against it. Thus you only get to treat the symptoms. Once you're infected, it stays with you for life. So don't get infected.

Personal experience. I have had genital herpes for over 5 years.

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2016-05-14 19:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2015-04-30 21:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by Alleyn 1 · 0 0

The best thing to do is ask a doctor. I ran to the gyno once over a bump and it turned out to be a pimple, but I was totally freaked out at first. It was comforting to know it was just a pimple. Most likely you have a simple pimple or other harmless bump. A nurse or doctor could most likely quickly ease your mind. It is VERY unlikely you have an std if you've never had sex. I have heard of rare occasions though, where an infant was born to a mother with an STD and unfortunately acquired an STD from their mother. This is very rare but does happen. When I had a cold sore on my lip I was told to wash my hands any time I touched it, because rubbing my eyes after touching the sore could spread the infection to my eyes just by rubbing and touching. I have no idea if similar rubbing and touching without hand washing could transmit it elsewhere, but it is worth asking a nurse.

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2016-03-01 19:19:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Hi Marylyn

Herpes refers to a class of viral infections of both a sexual and nonsexual nature. There are actually over 70 different types of herpes, all of which are caused by one or more herpes viruses. Overall, herpes viruses are very common in the population at large. In fact, some health experts estimate that 90 percent of all Americans are infected by one or more strains of herpes virus.

Herpes viruses, once they gain a foothold in the body, can remain dormant for years before symptoms manifest, usually after being triggered by stress to the immune system. In addition, symptoms can come and go, and even when symptoms are no longer noticeable, it does not necessarily mean that the viruses have been eradicated.

Types of Herpes
Although there are more than 70 known herpes viruses, the two most common types of herpes are herpes simplex 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV2), or genital herpes. Herpes simplex 2 is a sexually transmitted disease, or STD, while herpes simplex 1 is often present in the body simply due to a weakened immune system, not as a result of sexual contact. Both types are very widespread among the population of the United States.

Cause
Herpes is caused by one of more than 70 infectious herpes viruses. Outbreaks caused by herpes are most often triggered by physical or emotional stress that suppresses immune function. Nutritional deficiencies can also increase the risk of contracting herpes.

Quick Action Plan for Herpes


1. Emphasize fresh, organic foods, with plenty of non citrus fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, free-range, organic meats and poultry, wild-caught fish, and an abundance of pure filtered water.

2. Avoid all commercial, processed, and nonorganic food, as well as alcohol, coffee, sugars, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, food dyes, milk and dairy products, and wheat and wheat products.

3. Avoid all arginine-rich foods, including all nuts, sunflower and sesame seeds, coconut, chocolate, wheat and wheat byproducts, soy, lentils, oats, corn, rice, barley, tomatoes, and squash.

4. Be screened for food allergies.

5. Supplement with vitamin A, B-complex, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin C, zinc, adrenal glandular extract, quercitin, and the amino acid lysine.

6. Drink plenty of organic, fresh-squeezed carrot, celery and beet juice.

7. Apply salves of aloe vera gel or calendula cream.
Hot baths if you can tolerate them, followed with a short cold bath or sitz bath. Do this daily.

8. A useful herbal remedy for herpes is to combine tinctures of Echinacea, goldenseal, nettle and Siberian ginseng in equal measures. Take half a teaspoon three times a day to boost immune function.

9 Take precautions when you are in an outbreak to avoid spreading the virus to others.
To ensure you are following the most effective treatment plan, work with a qualified holistic health professional.

Best of health to you

Cheers

2006-10-28 08:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

1, it is incurable
2 Natural remedies and herbs are as useful as a Bulls ****
3 Get anti virals and get checkked sorry babe but it is a lifetime recurring nightmare.......

2006-10-28 13:28:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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