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Herpes is a common viral infection that is caused by Simplex Virus. It is a sexually transmitted disease that spreads from one person to another person by skin-to-skin contact. It usually appears as blisters around the lips of the face and also in the genital regions. As it is incurable and efforts are on to find a cure for it, it has been a mystery for the mankind for ages. Mankind has been trying to learn about The History of Herpes for a long time. He also has been trying to find from where the virus originated from and from when has it so widespread. Let’s try to find an answer for it.

The History of herpes dates back to many centuries ago. Some even say that the virus evolved along with man. But the first documented history has been found during the Greek civilization.  The word “Herpes” is a Greek word that means “to crawl or creep”. Mention of herpes has been found in the writings of Hippocrates, who has described it as the sores that appear to creep on the skin’s surface.

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Herpes is a common viral infection that is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus. It is a noncurable, sexually transmitted disease. Hence, when one is diagnosed as suffering from

Genital Herpes, it comes as a shock and disbelief. Also, one feels devastated and finds it difficult to come to terms with the disclosure. There is a sensation of loneliness and feelings of being ashamed and dirty. One may also feel like murdering the person responsible for infecting you.

All these reactions are normal and it is very important that you give yourself some time to come to terms with the sudden and complete change in your life. As there are many myths regarding sexually transmitted diseases, there is lot of misunderstanding about the disease and how to cope with it. But, when you calm down, you will find that there are many good resources available that can help you in Living with Herpes and coping. To help in Living with Herpes-Coping, there are many counseling centers that provide good information. Counselling can provide many answers to your questions regarding how to deal with the various aspects of your life like socializing, and sexual relations. Along with you, your partner may also need counseling to help cope with the disease and prevent feelings of guilt. You should also get your partner checked if he/she is suffering from Herpes Virus.

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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), commonly called as Herpes, is a Sexually Transmitted Disease in which a person develops blisters around genitals. Can one catch the infection by using the same toilet seat or towel as someone with herpes? This is the most commonly asked question. Fortunately these are myths. Toilet seats and Herpes have nothing in common except this myth. This article discusses this issue in detail.

Whoever said, “A little knowledge is a dangerous Thing” was indeed a wise man. Incomplete information often misleads people resulting in even more ignorance of the facts. So, is the case with Sexually Transmitted Diseases? Being a sensitive issue, most people choose not to discuss it with their doctors even if they are infected. Parents always have problems discussing such issues with their children and this often leads to misinformation gathered from different, unreliable sources. People who want to deny the causes of contracting the virus may spread misleading information. Truth is that  it is nearly impossible to get infected by contact with a toilet seat or towel. Usually it is  caused by exchanging bodily fluids or any type of sexual activity with a person who is already infected by the virus. If the person has active lesions then your chances of catching the virus increase. An inactive virus can also infect you but it definitely needs its carrier and can not be transferred from one person to another through toilet seats etc. So, from now onwards you don’t need to fear that use of public toilet seats and Herpes will transmit infection.

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Herpes simplex is a disease caused by two types of viruses called the HSV-1 and the HSV-2. They can affect a person orally or the genitalias. Oral herpes is usually caused by HSV-1 while genital herpes is caused by HSV-2.

What are the other things you should know about herpes?

The most important thing you should know about herpes is that it can be contracted sexually. Thus, it is very important that if you have a new sexual partner, you should both be screened for STD’s before having any sexual contact. Contrary to what many of us believe, over the counter medications will do no good for someone who has herpes.

Things you should know about herpes that infects the lips or herpes labialis:

These infections are, actually, what is more commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. Other signs that you have contracted herpes labialis include headaches, dizziness, nausea and painful ulcers that often look like canker sores. Infected people may also experience fever and a sore throat. They do not always show up at first so it can be hard to tell if you are infected or not but generally, if the symptoms do appear, they can disappear in two weeks. However, even if the sores and blisters did disappear from the mouth, it does not mean that the virus HSV-1 has also been removed.

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Herpes of the oral or genital type is a very widespread infection that is present among people of different age levels and gender who engage in sexual activity. Oral herpes is a special type of herpes virus infection usually affecting the dermal regions of the mouth and the symptoms for both men and women are generally the same. However, female genital herpes presents different symptoms than men because the genitals of both genders have a different structure and function.

Both genders diagnosed with oral herpes will manifest a characteristic cold sore on oral regions wherein blister formations are present after certain early symptoms such as tingling, burning and pain in the affected area. Usually, blisters and sores develop that have a reddish base and later turn into grayish ulcers in your skin which can last from 2 to 4 weeks. Once a person has been infected with herpes virus, he or she will continue to experience periodic outbreaks so diagnosed individuals should seek and follow medical advice to prevent spread of infection.

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Herpes is a lifelong infection you can acquire when a herpes simplex virus invades your skin through direct contact from an infected individual. The most common characteristic of herpes are reddish blisters and sores found on skin areas located near the mouth, neck, genitals, or anal part of the body. A herpes infection causes pain and tingling sensations in the infected area during an outbreak which may start in as little as 4-7 days upon after direct contact.

If you have a herpes infection and are experiencing periodic painful outbreaks, then this article will give you some important steps to reduce pain for Herpes. To be able to cope with herpes outbreaks that may cause severe discomfort, here are the some alternative do it yourself steps to reduce pain for Herpes:

• Use a Black Tea leaf (Camella Sinensis) topical remedy for your cold sore as this is one of the most effective natural remedies available. Camella Sinensis is rich with “tannins” or substances that have high anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. All you have to do is to make a cup of black tea, let it cool for a moment before applying it to the painful area. Hold the tea bag for 5 minutes approximately for 2 -3 times every day during the oral herpes outbreak.

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Herpes is a viral infection chiefly caused by Herpeshominis or herpes simplex virus which commonly plagues individuals from all age groups. Herpes infection can spread through direct contact of infected bodily fluid (such as the saliva) to an opening in your skin most commonly found around oral, genital and anal areas. Oral sex and herpes are the most common sources of infection among those infected with the virus.

Herpes virus is usually spread by having genital or oral sex with infected individuals. In fact, oral herpes is the most common type of herpes infection due to increased oral sex activities. The symptoms of a person having herpes infection include cold sores in the mouth due to contact with infected person from oral sex and herpes blisters in genital or anal areas of the body.

Oral sex and herpes is a dangerous combination for people who are immunocompromised and for babies who were born from mothers infected with this disease.  The herpes virus is dangerous even to healthy people as it can invade the brain and multiply in your centrel nervous system which can cause encephalitis or may involve to a grave brain infection.

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Herpes is a common skin disease that appears on the face and the genitals. It may be quite difficult  for the casual onlooker to judge whether or not one has genital herpes,  until & unless it is your sex partner.

Herpes is of two types, also known as HSV1 and HSV2. HSV stands for Herpes Simplex Virus. This virus is there in our body since birth, but its stays dormant always. It is something like small pox and chicken pox. In very few cases it awakens and makes you ill. Mostly it is transmitted sexually. It is an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) that can transfer to the partner with even a single kiss. Having sex with him or her makes you a sure prey to the ailment. It is not that this disease is not curable, but it surely takes considerable time and effort. Besides, the patient loses confidence as these patches spoil the grace of your face. If not cured properly, when the sores dry out, they leave permanent marks on the skin that fade out in several years.

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The sad truth

Herpes is a viral disease caused by two types of viruses: the HSV-1 and the HSV-2. These viruses are commonly spread to other people when an infected person has sexual contact with another. However, it is also possible for one to spread the disease when he or she is shedding the virus. The big question now is, is there no cure for herpes?

There actually is not. However, before you sulk at this depressing fact, you must also know that while herpes has no cure to date, it can still be treatable. During outbreaks, the virus may hide in the cells of one’s nervous system, thus it becomes unseen by medications and by the immune system. Sometimes, it can lie dormant in the body thus making it impossible to be cured and the person will never know that he or she has the disease.

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Yes, it is possible!

It may sound surprising to you but, yes, getting the herpes virus in the eye is possible. How does this happen?

We all know that herpes is a sexually transmitted disease so you might ask how one could possibly catch the virus in his or her eyes. This can happen if a friend or family member has caught the herpes virus and is already at the stage where the symptoms start to disappear. Disappearance does not mean that the virus has died out – spreading of the disease usually happens at this stage.

During this time, they are actually shedding the virus and this can be found in his or her saliva or nasal secretions. When you come in contact with any of these, there is a possibility that the virus would enter your nose or mouth and could travel through the same nerves as that of the eye. The virus may never cause real problems in the eye and could stay inactive. However, stress and other factors could activate the virus, thus an eye infection becomes visible.

When a person contracts herpes virus in the eye, he or she may show certain symptoms like red eyes, blurred vision, teary or watery eyes and discomfort in the eye region. Other symptoms could appear, depending on what type of herpes virus in the eye is causing it.

One common form of eye herpes is called the herpes keratitis. This form infects the cornea of the eyes. Fortunately, this type of herpes easily heals without scarring. Stromal keratitis is another disease caused by herpes virus in the eye that infects deeper into the cornea. This disease could lead to scarring, loss of vision and, if it gets worse, can cause blindness. When the immune system does not react as fast to herpes keratitis, it can develop into a stromal keratitis. The most serious form of eye herpes is called the iridocyclitis. Here, the iris becomes infected and the person becomes more sensitive to light and may experience pain, redness and blurred vision.

How do you treat herpes virus in the eye?

Treatment for these forms of herpes actually depends on the specific location of the infection. Eye drops and ointments are commonly used for infections in the upper layer of the cornea. Some people may also take oral antiviral pills. Debridement, or the process of scraping out the infected epithelial cells in the cornea, is a process performed by doctors for eye herpes. The use of eye patches and contact lenses would help give some time for the cornea to heal.

There are effective treatments available that can ease the pain and help control Herpes eye infection. Find out more about our recommended Natural Herpes Treatment.

Steroid drops are also considered when treating the herpes virus in the eye but these are not always recommended. This is because it could weaken the eye’s immune system. For severe cases, surgery is often performed, so that the infected area can be removed. This method may cause permanent corneal scarring so a corneal transplant would have to be done in order to bring back the person’s vision.