Herpes
Herpes is a simple viral disease, caused by a virus called herpes simplex, which is a family of herpes viruses that include a host of infectious viruses such as the virus that causes chickenpox and the virus that causes the virus. Herpes is usually repeated, And are considered dangerous only in newborns or people with weak immune system, with the possibility of being infected with herpes and recover from it without noticing it, sometimes appear ulcers and sometimes do not appear, but in most cases the ulcers appear in the area that has been infected, And The ulcers may become a thread that causes itching, burning, pain and then disappears when the injured person is healed.
Herpes Simplex
Herpes simplex is divided into two types, so that each type affects a different area of the body namely:
- Oral herpes (HSV-1), the type that affects the mouth and around it in the face, such as the nose and the side of the mouth, and appears in the form of ulcers.
- Genital herpes (HSV-2), a type that affects the lower and lower genital organs such as the upper thighs and anal area of men and women.
Here, we note that herpes is a contagious disease that is transmitted by sex, oral sex and direct contact even in the absence of ulcers, and from the pregnant mother to the fetus at birth.
Infection
Sexual intercourse is usually caused by sexually active persons who have sexual relations. In marriage, the disease is transmitted to the partner when sexual relations are established. This is done by means of contact with the affected skin, especially since the genital and oral areas are located in mucous membranes and sensitive tissues. Areas of tenderness where it is easy to penetrate the virus, and the immunity in those areas from the rest of the body, so be careful when marrying that the partner does not have previous relationships and not be pregnant Herbs.
Herpes simplex is transmitted by direct contact such as kissing, whether for adults or children, but it is not transmitted by tools. No cases of herpes transmission from the road are reported in the toilets, bathtubs, towels or cups. Herpes virus is a weak virus Crisp does not live on tools and surfaces but lives on the human body.
Herpes and genitalia may be transmitted to the oral and genital areas through sexual contact. Genital herpes may be transmitted to the oral area in the sexual relationship. Herpes is transmitted even if symptoms disappear. It is an active virus.