What is the Most Important Herpes Indication
There are varying strains of the herpes virus family and they all cause some type of eruption or herpes outbreak of sores or lesions.
There are 2 main types that are the most common. The first strain of herpes is HSV 1 which affects parts of the body above the waist. The outbreaks mainly occur on the inside and outside of the mouth.
Herpes Transmission
The second strain of herpes is herpes simplex 2. This strain generally attacks the parts of the body that are below the waist. This strain is typically transmitted through sexual contact and involves eruptions on the genitalia or the surrounding pubic area. In this paper we will more specifically get into the types of blisters caused by this virus as well as the location of these lesions.
Take note of the fact that although HSV 1 causes mainly oral herpes, it can also easily be spread to the genitals through oral sexual activity. It is highly transmittable although it is actually a more gentle member of the herpes family of viruses.
The blisters or sores that sometimes appear in and around the mouth when one is getting a cold or flu are typical of HSV 1. This is referred to as oral herpes.
Herpes simplex 2 is the most commonly talked about form of herpes. HSV 2 is passed through sexual activity. The blisters that occur from this strain are similar to cold sores; they are blisters on private areas.
Genital herpes (the blisters) in males will breakthrough on the penis shaft, the anus, the buttocks and even on the inner thighs and lower back. Females will see the blisters appearing over the whole of the pubic area, including the anus and buttocks. Sometimes the outbreak is that mild that a torch or flashlight is used during the examination.
Eruptions of herpes on or near the genitals may look like cold sores. An outbreak may look like a paper cut, chafing, or even appear to look like a yeast infection. Some symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak may include aches, pains in the area, discharge from the penis or vagina, and soreness when urinating.
It is common for the first herpes outbreaks to be far more severe and they often are preceded by feelings of fever and glands that are swollen. Subsequent outbreaks are normally never as harsh as that first outbreak and can occur 6 to 8 times a year, depending on your health. If you are suffering from stress this will almost always trigger an outbreak as will a lowered immune system. Depression can lengthen the period of your herpes outbreaks.