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Herpes Simplex

Herpes Simplex. By HF. Definition. Herpes simplex is an extremely contagious viral infection that affects your reproductive system . It affects an estimated 30 million Americans . Each year, as many as 500,000 new cases are believed to develop each year. Two Types :

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Herpes Simplex

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  1. Herpes Simplex By HF

  2. Definition Herpes simplex is an extremely contagious viral infection that affects your reproductive system. It affects an estimated 30 million Americans. Each year, as many as 500,000 new cases are believed to develop each year. Two Types : HSV-1 is the most common, causes sores on the lips HSV-2 causes genital sores http://www.faqs.org/health/images/uchr_02_img0144.jpg http://miyessence.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/female.jpg

  3. History http://www.tg-films.info/films_r/pics/r&j96b.jpg Mecrutio – Queen Mab Celus http://carlos.emory.edu/files/09classic09L.jpg Emperor Tiberius

  4. Causes Causes SEX. Genital herpes is spread through oral, anal and vaginal sex. As a general rule, HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus – strand 1) affects the mouth HSV-2 affects the genital area. Herpes is most contagious during an outbreak, when the sufferer has fluid filled blisters and right before an outbreak when the virus is replicating externally. Genital herpes CAN be spread even when no evidence of a herpes outbreak is evident ! http://skinnymoose.com/health/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/whitetail-deer-bizare-sex.jpg

  5. Symptoms http://www.herpescounter.com/images/herpes5.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/kleec/herpes.jpg http://missinglink.ucsf.edu/lm/DermatologyGlossary/img/Dermatology %20Glossary/Glossary%20Clinical%20Images/Herpes_Zoster-ZZ.jpg http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/peerh/images/herpes.jpg

  6. Symptoms - Continued • Genital area feels tender or painful • Cold sores (usually from HSV-1) • Could resemble a yeast infection in some women • Small sores on urethra can cause extremely painful urination • Vaginal Discharge • Feeling of pressure in the abdominal region • Iching or burning sensation in genitals • Pain in legs, buttocks or lower back http://www.youngandhealthy.ca/caah/Portals/1/img/illustrations/herpes.jpg

  7. Diagnosis • Accurate diagnosis of genital herpes is made most easily and correctly at the time of an active herpes infection • An accurate diagnosis can be made form the following tests : • Blood test • Virus culture • Antigen Test http://www.wadsworth.org/images/virology/herpes.jpg

  8. Valtrex – Valacyclovir Daily suppressant regime may include : 500-1,000 mg orally once daily Regime to help clear up outbreaks may include : 500 mg orally, twice daily for 3 days Zovirax – Acyclovir Daily suppressant regime may include : 400 mg orally, twice daily Regime to help clear up outbreaks may include : 400 mg orally, three times daily for 5 days Famvir – Famciclovir Daily suppressant regime may include : 250 mg orally, twice daily Treatment http://www.orderpharmacyonline.ca/img/valtrex_large_thumb.jpg Herpes simplex is incurable ! http://www.genital-warts-help.org/genital_herpes_treatment/images/zovirax_hpv_cream.jpg http://www.orderpharma.co.uk/images/Zovirax(Acyclovir).jpg http://www.euromedstore.com/images/products/famvir.jpg

  9. Pregnancy and Herpes • Herpes has no immediate danger for a pregnant • woman and her child. At the time of delivery, a • mother infected with herpes simplex has the risk • of transmitting the infection to her baby. • a mother with an active case of genital herpes • at the time of delivery usually requires a caesarean • section. • a woman who has contracted herpes before • becoming pregnant has a very low risk of • transmitting the infection to her baby. http://api.ning.com/files/WWr3SEnP8RZTimEbYIRBp5TMmLy4VZx2c9EOj023XbB85-HT9rcnoKjGFXn0209r46gqCozyfnfhWfHU4tHsK7kSp4S4YSQ5/pregnancy.jpg

  10. Research • NIAID scientists have identified certain genes and enzymes (proteins) that the virus needs to survive. They are hopeful that drugs aimed at disrupting these viral targets might lead to the design of more effective treatments. NIAID and GlaxoSmithKline are supporting a large clinical trial in women of an experimental vaccine that may help prevent transmission of genital herpes. • The Herpevac Trial for Women is being conducted at more than 50 sites in the U.S. and Canada.

  11. References • Saulmon, G. (2007). Genital Herpes. New York, NY 10010: The Rosen Publishing group. • Stafford, D., & Shoquist, J., M.D. (2004). Genital Herpes. In The encycolpedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 132 West 31st street, NY: Facts on File Inc. • Storch, S., & Zieve, D. (n.d.). Genital Herpes. In In Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. (Original work published September 13, 2009). Retrieved from http://nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/entry/article000857.htm • Genital Hepes. (n.d.). STD Facts. Retrieved April 14, 2010, from Department of Health and Human Services website: http://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm • Genital Herpes. (n.d.). MD Advice. Retrieved April 14, 2010, from http://www.MDadvice.com/topics/std/ info/3.htm • Genital Herpes. (n.d.). Herpes. Retrieved May 3, 2010, from http://www.herpes.org.nz/patient/ myths.htm • Genital herpes Research. (n.d.). NIAID. Retrieved May 5, 2010, from http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/ genitalherpes/research/Pages/research.aspx • Miller, S. (n.d.). The History Of Genital Herpes. In EZine Articles. Retrieved May 11, 2010, from http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-The-History-of-Herpes-and-How-is-it- Spread?&id=591001

  12. True Or False?Myths regarding Herpes simplex People always know if they have genital herpes.

  13. True Or False?Myths regarding Herpes simplex People always know if they have genital herpes. No, 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild symptoms. When you have an STD check or a cervical smear it always checks for herpes.

  14. True Or False?Myths regarding Herpes simplex People always know if they have genital herpes. No, 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild symptoms. When you have an STD check or a cervical smear it always checks for herpes. Routine sexual health (STD screens) checks and cervical smear tests do not screen or test for herpes. People with herpes cannot have children.

  15. True Or False?Myths regarding Herpes simplex People always know if they have genital herpes. No, 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild symptoms. When you have an STD check or a cervical smear it always checks for herpes. Routine sexual health (STD screens) checks and cervical smear tests do not screen or test for herpes. People with herpes cannot have children. Herpes does not affect fertility in either men or women, and women with genital herpes can have normal pregnancies and vaginal delivery. I can pass herpes to my self from my mouth to my genitals if I accidentally touch myself.

  16. True Or False?Myths regarding Herpes simplex People always know if they have genital herpes. No, 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild symptoms. When you have an STD check or a cervical smear it always checks for herpes. Routine sexual health (STD screens) checks and cervical smear tests do not screen or test for herpes. People with herpes cannot have children. Herpes does not affect fertility in either men or women, and women with genital herpes can have normal pregnancies and vaginal delivery. I can pass herpes to my self from my mouth to my genitals if I accidentally touch myself. Once you have herpes at one site, it is very rare to then get the same type at another site. This is because your body develops antibodies which prevents this from happening.It’s risky living in the same house as someone who has genital herpes.

  17. True Or False?Myths regarding Herpes simplex People always know if they have genital herpes. No, 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild symptoms. When you have an STD check or a cervical smear it always checks for herpes. Routine sexual health (STD screens) checks and cervical smear tests do not screen or test for herpes. People with herpes cannot have children. Herpes does not affect fertility in either men or women, and women with genital herpes can have normal pregnancies and vaginal delivery. I can pass herpes to my self from my mouth to my genitals if I accidentally touch myself. Once you have herpes at one site, it is very rare to then get the same type at another site. This is because your body develops antibodies which prevents this from happening.It’s risky living in the same house as someone who has genital herpes. People with genital or facial herpes are able to use the same showers, toilets, washing machines and swimming pools as anyone else, without the worry of passing on the infection. When the virus leaves living skin cells, it dies.

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