Genital Herpes Research Paper
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that cannot be cured. It is very common and is sometimes self-diagnosable. There are three types of herpes, herpes zoster(shingles), herpes simplex I(cold sores), and herpes simplex II(genital herpes STD). When someone is infected with the herpes simplex viruses, it gets into the body through small open wounds in the skin also referred to as a mucous membrane, which could be located inside the mouth or in the genital area. The virus can be carried out by bodily fluids equaling to saliva, semen, fluid in the female genital tract, as well as fluid from herpes sores.
Once the virus has contact and successfully entered the mucous membranes, it begins to replicate. Replication of this virus allows the breakouts to become more frequent. The virus is then transported within the nervous system to their roots, where it remains latent,for some period of time. During this inactive periods, the virus cannot be transmitted to another person; medication helps with inactivating this virus. However, at some point, it often begins to replicate itself again cause active periods of the virus. The virus can only be broadcasted to another individual when the HSV is operating. When …show more content…
this process is taking place sometimes symptoms are not noticed this is called asymptomatic shedding. During shedding, the virus can infect other people through the exchange of bodily fluids because the virus is not latent. This process is known as autoinoculation.
You can encounter this disease and not know it right away. Sometimes the symptoms do not appear till later down the line. Antibody tests, cell culture tests, and PCR blood tests are all exams that can be ran to test for the HSV (herpes simplex virus). Researchers are currently working on tests that can determine the HSV through tears, saliva, and urine. You can contract this simplex 2 virus by having sexual intercourse with another person who has contracted it, or by genetically inheriting it from your mother who contracted it while or before she was pregnant. This is called congenital herpes.
A person who immediately starts to experience symptoms after infection tends to have a more severe symptoms. These symptoms can include fevers, headaches, chills, backaches, and other flu-like symptoms. Small blisters on the skin or around genital areas, swollen lymph nodes, itching, and also red, cracked, and raw areas around the genitals with or without pain are all signs that you could have the herpes virus. Most women tend to experience more painful symptoms, especially when urinating, as the urine passes over the sores.
The only prevention for congenital herpes is a C-section.
In contrast, there are several ways to prevent genital herpes by not coming in sexual contact with someone who has herpes. So avoid any sexual contact at all with anyone who has sores present or if you know they have the disorder. If you do decide to have sexual relations with another person, it would be best to both get tested before. Latex and non-latex condoms don’t always protect you from STD’s because your body can touch an area that is not protected. If you wear contacts it would be best not to wet the lenses with saliva. Researchers have not found a cure for herpes, but provide a medication that can help prevent you from giving it to another person and prevent
breakouts.
The breakouts normally appear a day or two before the lesions. They usually show up in the genital areas and near anus. If an individual touch or irritates the infected area it can start to spread to wherever or whoever the person touches. The fluids contained in the sores carry the herpes virus which causes the spread of the breakouts. Individuals who immediately have a breakout after exposure can expect to have one four to five times within a year. As time goes on the immune system begins to develop immunity to the virus and the breakouts begin to become less frequent and can even stop altogether.
All of the factors explained make this disease highly contagious and most common in the United States. Every year 1 in 6 adults, including men and women test positive for the herpes simplex II virus. The ages of those infected can range from 14 to 49. It is highly recommended to always use protection and get tested before engaging in any type of sexual contact. This disease is lifelong and can be painful.
Once the virus has contact and successfully entered the mucous membranes, it begins to replicate. Replication of this virus allows the breakouts to become more frequent. The virus is then transported within the nervous system to their roots, where it remains latent,for some period of time. During this inactive periods, the virus cannot be transmitted to another person; medication helps with inactivating this virus. However, at some point, it often begins to replicate itself again cause active periods of the virus. The virus can only be broadcasted to another individual when the HSV is operating. When …show more content…
this process is taking place sometimes symptoms are not noticed this is called asymptomatic shedding. During shedding, the virus can infect other people through the exchange of bodily fluids because the virus is not latent. This process is known as autoinoculation.
You can encounter this disease and not know it right away. Sometimes the symptoms do not appear till later down the line. Antibody tests, cell culture tests, and PCR blood tests are all exams that can be ran to test for the HSV (herpes simplex virus). Researchers are currently working on tests that can determine the HSV through tears, saliva, and urine. You can contract this simplex 2 virus by having sexual intercourse with another person who has contracted it, or by genetically inheriting it from your mother who contracted it while or before she was pregnant. This is called congenital herpes.
A person who immediately starts to experience symptoms after infection tends to have a more severe symptoms. These symptoms can include fevers, headaches, chills, backaches, and other flu-like symptoms. Small blisters on the skin or around genital areas, swollen lymph nodes, itching, and also red, cracked, and raw areas around the genitals with or without pain are all signs that you could have the herpes virus. Most women tend to experience more painful symptoms, especially when urinating, as the urine passes over the sores.
The only prevention for congenital herpes is a C-section.
In contrast, there are several ways to prevent genital herpes by not coming in sexual contact with someone who has herpes. So avoid any sexual contact at all with anyone who has sores present or if you know they have the disorder. If you do decide to have sexual relations with another person, it would be best to both get tested before. Latex and non-latex condoms don’t always protect you from STD’s because your body can touch an area that is not protected. If you wear contacts it would be best not to wet the lenses with saliva. Researchers have not found a cure for herpes, but provide a medication that can help prevent you from giving it to another person and prevent
breakouts.
The breakouts normally appear a day or two before the lesions. They usually show up in the genital areas and near anus. If an individual touch or irritates the infected area it can start to spread to wherever or whoever the person touches. The fluids contained in the sores carry the herpes virus which causes the spread of the breakouts. Individuals who immediately have a breakout after exposure can expect to have one four to five times within a year. As time goes on the immune system begins to develop immunity to the virus and the breakouts begin to become less frequent and can even stop altogether.
All of the factors explained make this disease highly contagious and most common in the United States. Every year 1 in 6 adults, including men and women test positive for the herpes simplex II virus. The ages of those infected can range from 14 to 49. It is highly recommended to always use protection and get tested before engaging in any type of sexual contact. This disease is lifelong and can be painful.