Most of u may be already infected with herpes.

[Neveragain]

Hi

Since herpes is so contagious, most of u who cheong may already be infected with herpes.

Have u experienced any symptoms?

And herpes infection may make u more susceptible to hiv infection by up to 5 times, so be careful.

[tora69]

Errrrr...



What are the symptoms?


:rolleyes:

[Idoru]

Originally posted by Neveragain
Hi
Since herpes is so contagious, most of u who cheong may already be infected with herpes.
Have u experienced any symptoms?
And herpes infection may make u more susceptible to hiv infection by up to 5 times, so be careful.

Most of u or most of us are infected with Herpes. So you are infected and want to know the symptoms, correct.:D
Do be honest and not shy, shy and beat around the bush lar.
Cheers

[orangeox]

Originally posted by Neveragain
Hi

Since herpes is so contagious, most of u who cheong may already be infected with herpes.

Have u experienced any symptoms?

And herpes infection may make u more susceptible to hiv infection by up to 5 times, so be careful.


U hv izzit???? KNN U hv Don't say most ppl hv lar.

Anyway Herpes got 2 types if I not wrong.

Pls get it stright!!!! Donno ask Doctor if no $$$$ go kelantan lane got discount by Govt..

CCB don't go ard scare ppl.

[sammyboyfor]

Most who are infected do not show any clinical symptoms. That's the reason why more than 90% of those who have herpes are not even aware that they are infected.

Originally posted by tora69
Errrrr...



What are the symptoms?


:rolleyes:

[tora69]

So paiseh....

Well here it is, so read on!


The symptoms of genital herpes can vary greatly from person to person. Some people do not even have noticeable symptoms (asymptomatic). The symptoms generally begin anywhere from two to 20 days after the person has the initial contact with the herpes virus. The first episode of genital herpes is usually the worst outbreak, with subsequent outbreaks being shorter in duration, and less in severe. Though this is not true for everyone, it is true for the majority of herpes patients.

Prodrome
warning symptoms which indicate the virus is becoming active, and is on its way to the skin's surface. This may include itching, tingling, numbness, burning, general fatigue, and flu-like symptoms, fever, swelling of the lymph nodes in the area of outbreak, or headache. It can last for several days, but the outbreak of blisters usually occurs within 24 hours. Painful urination may also be present, and can last for the duration of the outbreak.


Inflammation
swelling, tenderness, and/or redness that may appear before the actual outbreak, and may include itching, and sensitivity. The inflammation may never progress to blisters.


Blisters
one or several small fluid filled lesions, tiny red bumps, or rash may form. These may also resemble small fissures, especially near the anus.


Ulcers
as the skin breaks on the blisters, small ulcers can be seen. These are round, wet looking, and may leak clear to milky colored fluid.

Crust

the sores begin to dry, scab, and crust over. This marks the beginning of the healing process. The virus may possibly still be present until the ulcer has completely healed, and the scab falls off. NOTE: the sores do not always crust before healing.

Healing

new skin if formed and may look slightly red, or silver. Viral replication is complete, the virus has left the skin's surface, and the skin is now safe to touch.


On average, the pain, and discomfort is over in one week. After healing, the virus becomes inactive, and retreats along the nerve pathways. It will lay dormant in a sacral ganglion nerve root until it is reactivated.

Some people report pain and discomfort in the genital area after the lesions have healed, and the symptoms of recurrence have ended. This pain is post-herpetic neuralgia. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used to treat post-herpetic neuralgia. It has also been noted by some people that NSAIDs are effective for the discomfort, if any, of the prodrome, and for the duration of the outbreak.


The Visual Exam: In addition to taking a sexual history, your doctor will need to perform a thorough examination, including visual examination of the genital area.


For men, the exam usually includes a close look at penis, scrotum, and rectum, looking for blisters or skin lesions characteristic of herpes. Discharge from the urethra is another potential sign of herpes. The clinician might also swab the urethra and anus for a laboratory test.

For women, the current standard of care is to perform a pelvic exam with speculum to inspect the cervix and vagina. The health care provider should also carefully inspect the labia and the area between the vulva and anus for signs of infection. Swabs of the cervix and anus are sometimes taken for laboratory samples.

For both men and women, the health care provider also should check the lymph nodes, because swollen lymph glands often accompany herpes blisters or skin irregularities.
Laboratory Testing: Visual examination is only one part of a complete diagnostic work-up. For one thing, genital herpes doesn't look the same in every patient; it can "mimic" the appearance of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and other STDs can mimic herpes. A mild case of herpes can easily be mistaken for something as innocuous as a pimple, an ingrown hair, or a simple rash. You should ask if your health care provider has considered herpes and has ordered a laboratory test for herpes.

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[wolf20002]

1 in 5 American has herpes.It's a manageable disease.Go to healthcentral.com (www.healthcentral.com) for more detail.If you suspected you are one,go for a blood test even your GP can help you.

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