Herpes (Oral Herpes and Genital Herpes) - An STD You Can Count to Never Leave You

Herpes (Oral Herpes and Genital Herpes) - An STD You Can Count to Never
Leave You
Isn't it great to hear the words "I will never leave you?" Most of us probably would want something
that we treasure to be with us for life but what would you do when something that you never wanted
would stick with you and promises to never leave you until your last breath no matter what you do?
Dreadful, isn't it? Yet, this promise of lifelong companionship is something that you can count on with
Herpes.
Herpes is one of the most commonly sexually transmitted diseases. It is a viral disease which makes it
incurable. Meaning, once you have it, it stays for life. The virus that causes this infection is herpes
simplex virus (HSV). Among the many forms of herpes, the two most popular and widely known to
man are the genital herpes (herpes genitalis) and the oral herpes (herpes labialis).
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Generally, herpes is asymptomatic. This means that most infected person do not experience any signs
or symptoms that they have the disease. Being asymptomatic, infected persons are assured that it is not
life threatening. Due to its being asymptomatic which makes people think that they don't have it, the
possibility of giving it to someone or getting it from someone is very high. For this reason, it is highly
recommended to get tested for herpes.
To some infected individuals, they do experience symptoms. Herpes symptoms are very similar with
other common illness. In general, infected individual experiences fever, abnormal appetite, and muscle
pains in certain body parts. Symptoms may vary depending on what form of herpes one has been
infected with.
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When symptoms do appear or what is often referred to as an outbreak, an infected individual is highly
discouraged to have sexual contact or avoid any physical contact with other person. This is for the
reason that during outbreak the possibility of transmitting the virus is at its highest level. When one
decides to still engage in sexual activity using a condom, thinking that by using a condom eliminates
the chances of transmitting the virus, think again! Condoms are never meant to be an assurance unless
you wear condom all over your body.
It is also during an outbreak when getting tested for herpes is considered to be the best time. The visible
signs of herpes, such as blisters and other skin lacerations make it easier to diagnose a person whether
they are positive with herpes simplex virus. For asymptomatic herpes infected person, there is no best
time to get tested for herpes than anytime.

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