Archive for July, 2009
Genital Herpes – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
HSV or ‘Herpes Simplex Virus’ is the virus which causes Genital Herpes. This virus is highly infectious and transmits from one to another due to contact with skin, like oral, vaginal or anal sex.Causes of Genital Herpes:The presence of HSV on the facade of the skin is enough to be transmitted to a partner. This [...]
Identifying Herpes – Symptoms And Diagnosis
Herpes is a highly infectious disease that spreads through unsafe sex. It is probably more infectious than AIDS, though many adults go through life unaware that they may be infected. Herpes is not fatal, perhaps the major reason that it is overlooked in comparison to AIDS, which happens to be another STD. There are communities [...]
Herpes Zoster
Herpes is a rather common viral infection that affects a lot of people. Basically there are two types: Herpes-Zoster and Herpes-Simplex.Herpes Zoster is caused by Varicella Zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chicken pox. Many doctors believe that if a person ends up getting chicken pox, the virus never leaves the body [...]