Genital Herpes

Genital Herpes Is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.

La forma más habitual de manifestarse es con picazón, enrojecimiento y/o pequeñas ampollas blancas en la zona genital. En los hombres se manifiesta con más frecuencia en el glande y el prepucio. Aunque la mayoría de las personas infectadas, desconocen que lo tienen porque no presentan signos visibles del herpes simple.

Causes

There are two types of infections of the herpes simplex virus that can cause it:

• Herpes simplex Virus type 1: This type, usually causes cold sores or fever blisters on the mouth area. It is spread by skin contact, however, can be extended to the area of the genitals through oral sex. The recurrences are much less frequent than infections by the herpes simplex virus type 2.
• Herpes simplex Virus type 2: This type, often causes genital herpes. It is spread through sexual contact and contact with the skin. The herpes simplex virus type 2 is very common and highly contagious.

Treatment

Genital herpes to the present has no cure, medications can relieve the symptoms and reduce the risk of infecting other people. Usually, antiviral medication indicated for the Urologist to treat herpes are the acyclovir and valaciclovir.

Prevention

The way to prevent the spread of genital Herpes, as with all sexually transmitted diseases is to use condoms.