Conditions Confused with Herpes
August 31, 2010 by Joanna
Filed under Genital Herpes Resource
Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes disease. The first herpes type is oral herpes which is commonly caused by herpes simplex type 1 and the second type of herpes is genital herpes which is commonly caused by herpes simplex type 2. Oral […]
About Herpes Suppressive Therapy
August 23, 2010 by Joanna
Filed under Genital Herpes Tips
Choosing the right therapy for Herpes Simplex Virus depends on the site of the herpes infection and whether the attack is primary or recurrent. To be effective against recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus infection, treatment of herpes must be initiated in the first week of a primary herpes infection. Later herpes treatment has limited effect in […]
Herbs as Herpes Remedies
August 19, 2010 by Joanna
Filed under Genital Herpes Tips
There are a number of herpes viruses which can cause the disease. Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) generally causes mild outbreaks of cold sores on the mouth or lips. Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) is more severe and causes genital herpes, though the mouth can also be affected. Both herpes infections can cause painful herpes […]
Pros and Cons of a Herpes Blood Test
August 19, 2010 by Joanna
Filed under Genital Herpes Resource
A PCR herpes test is conducted when someone is having herpes outbreaks. Generally, there are two approaches to diagnosing herpes, either through laboratory herpes tests or through herpes physical examination and herpes history. In a laboratory herpes test, the herpes viruses are detected directly from infected skin lesions by herpes. A swab is rubbed over […]
Mineral Detox as a Herpes Cure
August 18, 2010 by Joanna
Filed under Genital Herpes Tips
Many are finding out that herpes viruses are much more prevalent and much more dangerous than anyone ever imagined. Dr Robert Sinnott reported research has revealed a new clue to the mysterious connection between herpes viruses and connective tissue disease. He explains: “Herpes viruses have long been known to cause human diseases. But we’re finding […]
Diagnosing Genital Herpes
August 17, 2010 by Joanna
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In the United States alone, genital herpes simplex virus 2 infections are reaching epidemic proportions. The recent herpes data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that as many as 21.9% of the population between 12 and 74 years of age are infected with herpes simplex virus 2. The overwhelming majority of these are […]
How Herpes Blood Test is Done
August 15, 2010 by Joanna
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Herpes test are done to find the herpes simplex virus (HSV). A herpes simplex virus infection can cause small, painful sores that look like blisters on the skin or the tissue lining (mucous membrane) of the throat, nose, mouth, urethra, rectum and vagina. A herpes infection may cause only a single outbreak of herpes sores, […]
How to Treat Oral Herpes
August 13, 2010 by Joanna
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There are two types of herpes: Herpes Simplex Virus 1 which is more known to be the herpes virus that causes oral herpes and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 which is more known to be the herpes virus that causes genital herpes. The bad news about the Herpes Simplex Virus 1 is that an estimated 90 […]
How Oral Herpes Can Be Prevented
August 13, 2010 by Joanna
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Oral herpes, also known as herpes labialis or herpes cold sores is one of many subtypes of the herpes virus. Oral herpes is also known as the most common form of herpes, typically caused by herpes simplex virus or HSV-1 although herpes simplex virus 2 which is more commonly known to cause genital herpes can […]
About Genital Herpes and the Genital Herpes Symptoms
August 11, 2010 by Joanna
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What Is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is caused by a virus called herpes simplex (HSV). There are two different types of herpes virus that cause genital herpes — Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Herpes Simplex Virus 2. Most forms of genital herpes are Herpes Simplex Virus 2. But a person with Herpes Simplex Virus […]