Herpes Information
Tips to ease herpes pain
Friday, May 29th, 2009Tips to soothe the pain
Take aspirin, acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) or ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin).
Place lukewarm or cool cloths on the sore place.
Take lukewarm baths. (A woman may urinate in the tub at the end of the bath if she is having pain urinating–this helps dilute the urine so it doesn’t [...]
Could kissing transmit Herpes even with out lesions?
Friday, May 15th, 2009Yes. Kissing could transmit Herpes as it can be transmitted even without seeable signs of outbreak. HSV-1 (called sores/fever blisters) as it is more commonly called can be transmitted through kissing or in anyway of the mucous membrane of the mouth gets in contact with other person’s mouth. HSV-2 (genital herpes) can be transmitted through [...]
How to prevent herpes
Sunday, May 10th, 20091) Limit the number of sexual partners and konw them well – As an STD, herpes can be prevented simply by keeping a leash on your sexual activities.
2) Make sure you use a condom – a condom can reduce the risk of contracting STDs, like genitalic herpes. Preventing skin to skin contact will significantly lower [...]
How do you get herpes?
Saturday, May 9th, 2009How do you get herpes?
Most children with HSV of the mouth have acquired it very innocently. They have probably just kissed a family member that had a sore. Many people with “cold sores” don’t realize it is herpes and can easily be spread from one person to another by kissing or sharing towels, etc. They [...]
How do you get Herpes?
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Herpes Transmission
Unlike some viruses, like the flu virus that can be transmitted through the air you breathe, the herpes virus spreads by direct skin to skin contact. This means that the disease is transmitted when there is contact with the infected area like a cold sore. The virus is also transmitted via sexual intercourse and [...]
What is Herpes?
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Usually identified with painful blisters and sores in the genital and mouth area, herpes is the name given to a group of viruses that cause these symptoms and is commonly classified as a sexually transmitted disease (STD).