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female reproductive anatomy, genital herpes, herpes simplex, genital, herpesvirus 2, hsv-2, genital herpes, sexually transmitted viral infection that is characterized by repeated eruptions of small, painful blisters on the genitals, around the rectum, covering adjacent areas of skin, herpes, two viruses, herpes simplex virus type 1, hsv-1, herpes simplex virus type 2, hsv-2, statistics, research shows that 90%, the population has been exposed to hsv-1, "oral herpes", 25%, the population aged 25-45 years old, in the united states has been exposed to infection, hsv-2, "genital herpes", hsv-1, virus responsible, common cold sores, transmitted, oral secretions, kissing, by eating, drinking from contaminated utensils, additionally, hsv-1, cause genital herpes, transmission, oral-genital sex, strains, the virus transmitted by sexual contact, initial oral herpes infection, occurs in childhood, therefore not classified, a sexually transmitted disease, hsv-1 is responsible, 5-10% of genital herpes cases, hsv-2 causes, majority of genital herpes cases, hsv-2, transmitted, oral, genital secretions, an estimated 86 million people worldwide, thought to have genital herpes, the virus is transmitted, secretions, oral, genital mucosa, common sites of infection in men include the shaft, head, the penis, scrotum, inner thighs, anus, labia, vagina, cervix, anus, inner thighs, common sites in women, mouth, a site of infection in both sexes, research suggests that the virus, transmitted, in the absence of clinical disease, that a sexual partner, obvious genital herpes sores, still transmit the illness, in fact, asymptomatic spread, contribute more, spread of genital herpes than, active sores, various complications, herpes infection, herpes virus is of special significance to women, has been implicated in causing cancer, the cervix, risk increases, hsv is present in combination, human papilloma virus, hpv, virus responsible, genital warts, condyloma, pregnant women, presence of either hsv-1, hsv-2 on the external genitalia, birth canal, threat, infant, subsequent infection, the newborn, lead to herpetic meningitis, herpetic viremia, chronic skin infection, death, herpes infection also poses a serious problem, the immunocompromised individual, patients, aids, undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, taking high doses of cortisone preparation, suffer infections of various organs, herpetic keratitis, herpes infection, the eye scaring, the cornea, eventual blindness, persistent infection, the mucous membranes, skin, the nose, mouth, throat, herpetic esophagitis, infection, the esophagus, herpetic hepatitis, infection, the liver causing inflammation, the liver, eventual liver failure, encephalitis, a very serious infection, the brain, untreated, 60-80% of those who contract this condition, progress to coma, death, a few days, who recover often suffer some impairment, ranging from mild neurological impairment to paralysis, pneumonitis, infection, the lung causing a life-threatening pneumonia, no prior contact, hsv-1, initial infection is characterized both by systemic, whole body, by local symptoms, signs, generalized symptoms, fever, malaise, muscle aches, decreased appetite, local symptoms, described below, appearance of blisters, infected individual, experience increased skin sensitivity, tingling, burning, itching, pain, site, blisters, appear, skin, redden, erupt, multiple small blisters, vesicles, filled, straw-colored fluid, blisters then break, resulting in shallow ulcers, very painful, ulcers eventually crust over, slowly heal, a period of 7 to 14 days, outbreak accompanied by enlargement, tenderness of lymph nodes, in the groin, women, develop vaginal discharge, painful urination, men develop painful urination lesion is near the opening, the urethra, once a person is infected, virus hides, nerve cells, making it difficult, the immune system to detect, destroy it, the nerve cells, virus, remain dormant, an extended time, a period, "latency", infection, reactivate at any time, at which point the individual once again develops painful blistering over the genitals, anus, inner thigh, mouth, a variety of events, trigger latent infection to, become active, mechanical irritation, stress, menstruation, fatigue, recurrent attacks, seldom, once per year, frequently that the symptoms seem continuous, recurrent infections in men, generally milder, shorter duration than those experienced by women, viral culture of blister fluid from lesion positive, herpes simplex virus, herpes simplex virus, grow, 2-3 days, test is positive, 100% accurate, fluid, initial blister rather than a recurrent blister, viruses, hard to grow, negative, herpes is present, detection, the herpes simplex virus dna by pcr, blister fluid, blister fluid contains human cells, virus particles, pcr, technique that detects small amounts of dna, could tell herpes virus was present, in the blister, tzanck test of skin lesion, results consistent, herpes virus infection, test involves staining human cells, the blister fluid, a dye, cells, fluid contain viral particles, become visible, test cannot determine which strain of virus is present, in the blister, genital herpes cannot be cured, relieve the symptoms, rapidly decrease the pain, discomfort associated, an outbreak, shorten healing time, four oral agents, currently, acyclovir, zovirax, famciclovir, famvir, penciclovir, denavir, valacyclovir, valtrex, medications have been shown to speed the healing, resolution of symptoms in first attacks more than in recurrent episodes of genital hsv-1, hsv-2 infections, medications, not cure the herpes infection, suppress the symptoms, daily suppressive therapy, has been shown to reduce the frequency of recurrence among patients, frequent genital herpes outbreaks, maximum benefit, recurrences, therapy, started, the tingling, burning, itching starts, the blisters, noticed, side effects from these medications, nausea, vomiting, rash, headache, fatigue, tremor, very rarely, seizures, intravenous acyclovir is sometimes needed, severe herpes infections, involve the brain, eyes, lungs, complications typically develop in immunocompromised individuals, foscarnet, foscavir, a powerful anti-viral agent, the first choice, treatment of herpes strains, become resistant to acyclovir, similar drugs, administered intravenously, drug, have several toxic effects, reversible impairment of kidney function, induction of seizures, given these serious side effects, foscarnet is saved only, severe, resistant herpes infections, antiviral drugs, does not cure herpes, warm baths, relieve the pain associated, genital lesions, gentle cleansing, soap, water, secondary infection, the skin lesions by bacteria occur, a topical, oral antibiotic, joining a support group, members share common experiences, the stress associated, illness, herpes genital, support group, once infected, virus stays, the rest, the individual's life, never have another episode, have frequent recurrences, in most recurrences, no obvious trigger is identified, find that attacks of genital herpes occur in conjunction, general illness, from mild illnesses to serious conditions, operations, heart attacks, pneumonia, fatigue, physical, emotional stress, immunosuppression, due to aids, such medication, chemotherapy, steroids, trauma, sexual activity, menstruation, in individuals, normal immune systems, genital herpes remains a localized, bothersome infection, seldom a life-threatening infection, recurrent disease, common, encephalitis, rare, spread, the virus to other organs, the body in immunosuppressed people, transverse myelopathy, damage that extends across the spinal cord, incontinence, have any symptoms suggestive of genital herpes, fever, headache, vomiting, widespread symptoms develop, after, an outbreak of herpes, condoms remain the best protection against acquiring genital herpes, sexually active, correct, consistent use of a condom, prevent the transmission, use of latex condoms is mandatory, animal membrane condoms, avoided, the virus, penetrate them, female condom has been tested, shown to successfully reduce transmission risk, prevention is difficult, fact that the virus, spread to others, the infected person has no obvious evidence of infection, clearly, individuals, genital herpes should avoid sexual contact, active lesions, individuals, known genital herpes, current clinical symptoms should inform partner that they have the disease, precaution allows both parties, use barrier protection, prevent the spread, the illness, pregnant women, the herpes simplex infection should receive weekly viral cultures, the cervix, external genitalia, the delivery date approaches, viral culture is positive, herpes, active lesions, present at delivery, a cesarean delivery, c-section, recommended to avoid infecting the newborn, frequently asked questions, q, how is genital herpes transmitted, a, herpes simplex virus, hsv, transmitted, one person to another by skin-to-skin contact, virus is shed from visible sores, blisters, a rash, outbreaks, shed, affected area between outbreaks of symptoms, hsv is transmitted, area of skin, which it comes into contact, cases by which contact, spread hsv, a variant of herpes, herpes gladiatorium, passed on, body contact sports, wrestling, q, a vaccination, a, vaccines against herpes have been produced but, still considered experimental drugs, trials, vaccines, designed to establish whether the vaccines, prevent outbreaks of genital herpes, not experienced it previously, conclusive results from trials, not yet available, vaccines, a curative, palliative treatment, individuals, herpes.