Post Date November, 17 2024
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is related to the source of infection. Human beings are the only natural host of herpes virus, and genital herpes patients are the main source of transmission of the disease. More than 60% of normal individuals in the population carry herpes virus, mainly type I herpes simplex virus.
What is the cause of genital herpes?
The etiology of genital herpes is closely related to infection. Many patients fall ill due to sexual contact infections. Therefore, family members should pay attention to preventing infection after falling ill.
Early symptoms of genital herpes
Genital herpes has an incubation period, usually 2-10 days, with an average of 6 days. Patients usually experience systemic symptoms such as headache, muscle pain, fever, and weakness before onset. The early symptoms after the first infection may also exhibit flu-like symptoms, such as fever and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. After the incubation period ends, the disease site first experiences a burning sensation, and on the basis of the erythema, clusters of red papules quickly appear, accompanied by itching. The papules quickly turn into small blisters, and after 3-5 days, they become pustules. After rupture, they form large areas of erosion and ulcers, causing pain and eventually scabbing and healing. Commonly seen in male foreskin, glans, coronal sulcus, and penis.
It should be noted that there are quite a few patients with atypical clinical manifestations. People with a history of non marital contact, multiple sexual partners, and unsafe contact should go to the hospital for relevant examinations in a timely manner, but there is still a lack of practical clinical testing methods.
Can genital herpes be cured?
Although genital herpes can self heal after a period of time, if the patient is not treated, the herpes virus will still be stored in the body until the wound is infected, the body's immune system is low, and it will reoccur. Although the symptoms are lighter than the first time, it often brings other concurrent diseases, which occur multiple times within a year, causing a lot of trouble for the patient.
Therefore, genital herpes remains very severe. Many people disdain the treatment of genital herpes because they are not aware of it, which can worsen the disease and cause greater harm to the body. This is not advisable. All diseases are detected and treated early, resulting in better results. Therefore, once a disease is discovered, it should be treated immediately at a reputable hospital to avoid delaying the optimal treatment time.
Can sexual contact transmit genital herpes?
Sexual contact can directly cause genital herpes, the most common of which are oral, vaginal, and anal sexual intercourse. During sexual intercourse, one party's genitalia contains a large amount of pathogens, while the other party's reproductive mucosa is damaged, which can easily cause infection.
Having genital herpes is not scary. Actively seek treatment from a reputable hospital and pay attention to sexual hygiene.
