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Myths & Facts about Genital Herpes*
(Herpes Simplex II)
Both type 1 and type 2 herpes simplex viruses (HSV) reside in a
latent state in the nerves which supply sensation to the skin.
During an attack, the virus grows down the nerves and out into
the skin or mucous membranes where it multiplies, causing the
clinical lesion or wart. After each attack it ‘dies back’ up the
nerve fiber and enters the resting state again.
The virus is shed in saliva and genital secretions, during a
clinical attack and for some days or weeks afterwards. The
amount shed from active lesions or warts are 100 to 1000 times
greater than when it is inactive. Spread is by direct contact
with infected secretions.
Herpes & HIV
People who are infected with both HIV and HSV are likely to have
more frequent outbreaks of herpes. These outbreaks can be more
serious, and last longer than for people without HIV. Herpes
sores may provide a way for HIV to get past the body's immune
defenses and make it easier to get HIV infection. People with
active herpes should be very careful during sexual activity to
avoid becoming infected with HIV.
Myth:
You can't catch herpes if your partner doesn't show any symptoms
at the time you are together
Fact:
Although the risk is less, Herpes transmission can occur during
close contact of any kind, at any time, even when no signs of
the virus are visibly present
Myth:
Genital Herpes can make you sterile
Fact:
Genital herpes can't make you sterile. However, there are other
sexually transmitted diseases (STD) can make you sterile, check
with your doctor.
Myth:
Only promiscuous people get genital herpes.
Fact:
Not true, you can get it from just one partner - Many people
have genital herpes. However, your risk of contracting any STD
increases with the amount of sexual partners you have had. If
you're pregnant, be sure to tell your doctor that you have HSV
or, if unsure, ask to be tested for HSV.
Myth:
Condoms protect against genital herpes.
Fact:
Condoms reduce the risk of transmitting genital herpes, however,
they do not entirely remove the risk. Always have your partner
use a latex condom during sexual contact.
Myth:
Genital herpes can cause cervical cancer.
Fact:
Genital herpes is not associated with the development of
cervical cancer.
Myth:
You can get genital herpes from a toilet seat
Fact:
The genital herpes virus dries out when it is exposed to air,
and is quite fragile. There have been no proven cases of genital
herpes transmission from a toilet seat.
Myth:
You can prevent future outbreaks of Genital Herpes through your
diet
Fact:
While your diet is important when it comes to
controlling herpes, it will not prevent future outbreaks.
Certain foods can trigger outbreaks, especially those high in an
amino acid called arginine; such as brown rice, whole-wheat,
white flour breads, nuts, oatmeal, raisins, chocolate, caffeine,
coconut and seeds.
Myth:
Cold sores can not ultimately cause genital herpes
Fact:
Genital herpes can be transmitted through oral sex if one
partner suffers from cold sores. Oral sex should therefore be
avoided until sores have healed.
Also See:
What You Should Know about Valtrex
How To Treat Genital Herpes with the Inhibitor
* Note -- Only your doctor can provide a true diagnosis of the
virus. The above information has been gathered from various
sources, and may contain errors and/or omissions within.
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