&lt;h1 data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Herpes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment &amp;ndash; What You Need to Know?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Herpes simplex virus (HSV)&lt;/strong&gt; is a common viral infection affecting millions of people worldwide. It is classified into two main types: &lt;strong&gt;HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2)&lt;/strong&gt;. While HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes, HSV-2 is primarily responsible for genital herpes. Both forms are lifelong infections and can remain dormant in the body with recurring symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is Herpes Simplex Virus?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Herpes simplex virus is a highly contagious infection spread through direct contact with an infected person. HSV-1 is usually transmitted through oral-to-oral contact and causes cold sores, while HSV-2 is typically spread through genital-to-genital or genital-to-anal sexual contact. However, HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes via oral-genital transmission.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Many people with herpes may not experience noticeable symptoms, but when symptoms do occur, they often present as &lt;strong&gt;painful blisters, sores, itching, and flu-like signs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HSV-1: Oral Herpes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is HSV-1?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;HSV-1 is the most common form of herpes and is usually acquired in &lt;strong&gt;childhood&lt;/strong&gt; through &lt;strong&gt;non-sexual contact&lt;/strong&gt;, such as kissing or sharing utensils. It leads to &lt;strong&gt;oral herpes&lt;/strong&gt;, also known as &lt;strong&gt;orolabial&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;facial herpes&lt;/strong&gt;, and is widespread globally.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HSV-1 Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Most individuals infected with HSV-1 are &lt;strong&gt;asymptomatic&lt;/strong&gt; or experience very mild symptoms. When symptoms are present, they may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Cold sores or blisters on or around the lips&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Tingling, burning, or itching around the mouth before blisters appear&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Occasional fever, swollen lymph nodes, or fatigue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;In some cases, HSV-1 can also cause &lt;strong&gt;genital herpes&lt;/strong&gt;, especially through oral-genital contact. Genital herpes from HSV-1 usually recurs less frequently than HSV-2 infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Is HSV-1 Transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;HSV-1 is transmitted primarily through:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Kissing or oral contact with an infected person&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Sharing personal items like lip balm or utensils&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Oral-genital contact leading to genital HSV-1&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Transmission is most likely when symptoms are active, but the virus can still spread even when no sores are visible.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HSV-1 Complications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eye infections (herpes keratitis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Encephalitis (brain inflammation)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increased risk of HIV acquisition&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Neonatal herpes (rare but serious transmission during birth)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Immunocompromised individuals, including those with HIV, are at higher risk for severe complications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment for HSV-1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;There is &lt;strong&gt;no cure&lt;/strong&gt; for herpes. However, &lt;strong&gt;antiviral medications&lt;/strong&gt; like acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir can help:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Reduce severity and duration of outbreaks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Lower the risk of transmission&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Control recurrence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention of HSV-1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Avoid kissing or oral contact during an active outbreak&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Do not share personal items that contact saliva&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Practice safer sex (e.g., dental dams, condoms during oral sex)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HSV-2: Genital Herpes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is HSV-2?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;HSV-2 is a &lt;strong&gt;sexually transmitted infection (STI)&lt;/strong&gt; and the primary cause of &lt;strong&gt;genital herpes&lt;/strong&gt;. It is typically spread through &lt;strong&gt;vaginal, anal, or oral sex&lt;/strong&gt; and leads to painful genital blisters or ulcers. HSV-2 is &lt;strong&gt;lifelong and incurable&lt;/strong&gt;, but manageable with treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HSV-2 Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Many individuals may not realize they are infected due to mild or absent symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Painful blisters or open sores in the genital or anal area&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Itching, burning, or tingling before an outbreak&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Flu-like symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, or body aches&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Window Period for Herpes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Incubation Period&lt;/strong&gt;: Symptoms usually appear &lt;strong&gt;2 to 12 days&lt;/strong&gt; after exposure (average is 4 days).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Signs&lt;/strong&gt;: Tingling, itching, or burning in affected areas, followed by blisters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recurrence of HSV-2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;After the initial outbreak, HSV-2 can recur multiple times a year. Over time, the frequency and severity of outbreaks generally decrease. Common early signs before recurrence include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Tingling or shooting pain in the buttocks, thighs, or legs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Localized itching before sores reappear&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Is HSV-2 Transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;HSV-2 spreads through:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Sexual contact with an infected individual (even when no symptoms are present)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Skin-to-skin contact with an infected area&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Genital fluids or sores during intercourse&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Mothers with HSV-2 can also transmit the virus during childbirth, resulting in &lt;strong&gt;neonatal herpes&lt;/strong&gt;, which can be life-threatening for newborns.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complications of HSV-2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increased risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Emotional and psychological distress&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Painful recurrent outbreaks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complications in pregnancy and delivery&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment for HSV-2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;HSV-2 is treatable but not curable. Antiviral medications help by:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Shortening the duration of outbreaks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Reducing the frequency of recurrences&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Lowering the risk of passing the virus to others&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention of HSV-2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Abstain from sexual activity during outbreaks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use condoms consistently and correctly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get tested regularly for STIs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medical circumcision&lt;/strong&gt; in males has been shown to reduce the risk of HSV-2, HIV, and HPV&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Living with Herpes: Managing Symptoms and Reducing Risk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Herpes is manageable. Early detection, medical consultation, and a healthy lifestyle can reduce its impact. If you suspect you may have been exposed to herpes or are experiencing symptoms, &lt;strong&gt;get tested immediately&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Conclusion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Herpes is a &lt;strong&gt;common, manageable, and treatable condition&lt;/strong&gt;. Knowing your status and taking preventive steps can help protect you and your partners. Whether you&amp;rsquo;re experiencing symptoms or simply want peace of mind, &lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic&lt;/strong&gt; is here to support you with expert sexual health care.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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