Question 1

what is herps?

Accepted Answer

Virus: Herpes is a virus infection that can cause different diseases depending on the type of virus. One strain causes cold sores in the corner of your mouth. Another strain causes genital herpes, sores around the genitals contracted from sexual contract.  Chickenpox & mono are also caused by a herpes virus. There is no cure for herpes & breakouts can occur.  Meds can help with the breakouts.

Question 2

is herps only pass during outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

: No, genital herpes can be passed even when there are no visible lesions. There are medications that can cut back the number of visible outbreaks and maybe useful in your situation. See your primary care doctor for advice. Good luck.

Question 3

can u pass herps without an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can pass herpes even when there is no visible outbreak. But, there are treatments that can decrease your outbreaks so see your doctor for treatment and advice on preventing transmission. Good luck!

Question 4

what is the difference between herps simplex type 1 and type 2?

Accepted Answer

Very little: These viruses could be considered close relatives, brothers, due to quite similar dna and behavior. There is some consideration that type one more commonly effects the mouth, while type 2 the genitals. However, given human behavior, there are many chances for type 1 to attack the genitals and type two to end up in the oral region.

Question 5

i think i might have chronic herps. can the redness of chronic  herps look worse as time goes by  while i have it?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes characteristically manifests by recurrent painful ulcers.  In between outbreaks the areas generally heal completely and don't leave any marks.  You may be describing other things if the lesions are always there.

Question 6

do you have any treatment for herps?

Accepted Answer

For herpes sores?: Oral antiviral medications are helpful in preventing or clearing up herpes sores. Topical antiviral creams are somewhat helpful but not as helpful as oral medications. To treat an outbreak, one should start the medication as soon as possible to get the best effect. To prevent future outbreaks, one can ask his primary care doctor about preventive options.

Question 7

please what's the precise treatment for male herps?

Accepted Answer

Several meds : I am assuming you are talking about genital herpes in men. The meds usually used include acyclovir , famciclovir and valacyclovir.These are variations of the same theme and need to be prescribed, If you have recurrent herpes they can be taken as suppression  If you have intercourse use a condom to prevent passing it on and  .See you doctor.

Question 8

will it be harded for me to get pregnant if i've had herps ?

Accepted Answer

No: If all you've had is herpes, and no other std's, that should not affect your fertility. Herpes is a virus and is very common. Assure your obgyn knows about your herpes, though, as an outbreak during delivery of your baby may change what is done at the time you are ready to deliver. Good luck!

Question 9

do genetal herps look like pimples?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Herpes is a cluster of very painful blisters.

Question 10

can you have high white blood count from herps?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Most of us were infected with herpes i at some time or the other and carry the virus without changes in white blood cell count. Even acute herpes infection is not likely to be associated with remarkable blood count changes, except some increase in lymphocytes.

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