HSV 1 and 2 are analogous in their structures. They are the pathogens of a wide range of diseases - from pictures as insignificant affection of skin, mucous tunics of genitals, eyes to serious pathology of nervous system. Traditionally it is considered that HSV 1 causes an affection of skin and muscle tunics of upperparts (nasolabial ), while HSV 2 affects genital organs (genital form). But this division is relative, as the same virus can cause eruptions on face as well as on genitals.
Herpes simplex virus transmission
The sources of simplex contagion are patients with clinically apparent symptoms and latent forms of disease. According to numerous researches, about 30-60% cases of genital illness provoke no symptoms. In that way, patient without claims about some pictures of potential malady transmits this problem to his partner. In order not to run the risk of your close people, it is necessary to take laboratory methods of virus diagnostics. Herpes simplex virus type 2
Simplex virus is transmitted during sexual contacts with ill person that has visible symptoms or simply with carrier of this simplex contagion. It can be genital, anal and even oral sex. Studies show that condoms protect you from herpes only on 30%. That's why, it is recommended to stop any sexual relations during the time of treatment, irrespective of the symptom absence. Herpes sores
Sometimes people get this simplex problem using the same towels, toys, everyday goods, dishes as ill patient. But this case isn't common, because virus can't live outside of human body for a long time (only for several hours).Many children are infected when they are kissed by close people with herpes pictures. Pregnant women with simplex contagion transmit it to their infants through placenta or during delivery, if they have open sores at that time. Herpes symptoms in men
Primary outbreak begins from symptoms of intoxication - fatigue, headache, rise in temperature and eruption. In typical occasions herpes eruptions are presented in the form of small wheals, which settle closely on edematic and red affected skin. Then blisters break and transform into sores, which after a time get crusted over. Healing comes after 7-10 days of pictures. Herpes symptoms in women
Patients experience symptoms as itching, burning, moderate pain on the region of HSV affection. Sometimes lymph nodes become inflamed. "Favorite" places of herpes appearance are red border, nose, hands, thighs, perineum, vulvar lips, balanus, prepuce.
Though having healthy life-style, good feeding and opportune immune support (vitamins, immunostimulating drugs), you will never have pictures of HSV during all your life.
Even if you have this problem, don't despond. It is possible to get rid of clinical pictures, of course, if you make prompt diagnostics and start effective treatment under control of wise doctor.