How can I tell if I have herpes ? How is it treated?

Both women and men can get genital herpes.Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two viruses that cause genital herpes: Herpes simplex type 1 virus (HSV1) Herpes simplex type 2 virus (HSV2). HSV1 generally occurs in the upper half of the body, mainly around the lips and mouth appearing as a common ‘cold sore’. HSV1 can be transferred to the genitals during oral sex. HSV2 generally causes genital herpes and can be spread through skin and genital contact. Both types are very common, with about one in five adults being infected with HSV2. But interestingly, HSV1 as the cause of genital herpes is becoming increasingly common in young people. Herpes blisters are usually irritating, painful and sore to touch. There may be redness around the blisters and the glands in the groin may become swollen and tender. After a couple of days, the blisters break and form shallow ulcers. Many people with HSV infections do not have any obvious symptoms but can still pass the virus onto their sexual partners.  Genital herpes is spread through unsafe sexual contact. You can get genital herpes through vaginal, anal or oral sex. The risk is highest during a herpes outbreak, as well as just before and a week after the outbreak. Herpes can be passed on even if your partner doesn’t have a visible ulcer or blister, which can make it hard to know if you’re at risk.  There is no cure for genital herpes, so it is normal for people with HSV to get recurrent episodes of lesions or sores in their genital area. However, there is antiviral medication available that can relieve symptoms by making episodes less severe and less frequent.
Brenda
Women’s Health Educator
Health Information Line, Women’s Health Queensland Wide

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I have genital herpes. I got it from someone who did not have symptoms and did not know he had the disease. During a very stressful period in my life, I got my first outbreak. It started with what looked like small blisters, kind of like a very ripe zit that is just waiting to be popped. They were VERY painful. After a couple days, it hurt to wear underpants or jeans. Within about three days, I started developing a very high fever, which I put up with for another three days, and it only got worse and worse. I was so sick I could not even walk and I started passing out. I ended up in the emergency room which is where I was told I had herpes. However, not everyone gets a bad fever with their first outbreak like I did, but I was told that it is not uncommon for a first outbreak to be accompanied by fever. The blisters are a dead give away, though, and they can make a diagnosis from testing the fluid inside. You can also get a diagnosis from a blood test if you don't have active lesions, which checks for antibodies. They can even distinguish between types 1 and 2. That is how they diagnosed my asypmtomatic partner.

The bad news is that there is no cure for herpes. The good news is that it is very manageable. I take 400mg of acyclovir daily to prevent outbreaks and help keep from transmitting it to my partner. There are other antivirals used to treat it as well (famcyclovir, valycyclovir, etc). They work by helping to keep the virus in its inactive phase. I've heard some people get outbreaks a few times a year, but I've personally had only one very minor outbreak in the four years since I've been diagnosed.

If you think you may have herpes, go to a doctor and get checked out. If you have no lesions present, ask for the blood test. If they tell you no such test exists, go elsewhere. Some doctors don't seem to be in the know about it, but it has actually been around for 10-15 years or so and it is available.

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