Valuable Test for Genital Herpes

2009-02-02 15:31:16

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



The second to the most common is herpes in genitals or genital herpes. It is a viral disease and is said to be asymptomatic or without any immediate symptoms. Viruses move to the sensory nerves and stay there permanently after being initially infected. Recurrence are attributed to certain causes and can be potentially triggered but not yet directly identified.

Early diagnosing genital herpes is very helpful in preventing its spread and to avoid any complications. It can be transmitted easily by direct contact (through sexual intercourse) to an infected person, through his or her lesions or body fluid. There are barrier methods considered to be very reliable. In this type, it is really harder to diagnose and laboratory testing is a requirement. This infection varies all over the world. Some risk factors that trigger this infection are poor hygienic practices, overcrowding, and birth. Women are usually susceptible in almost all venereal diseases and the body parts usually infected are anus, cervix, labia, and the vagina.

For people who are in doubt, there is a test for genital herpes that can be done. In the presence of blisters or lesions, the fluid coming from it should undergo viral culture. There is also a test for genital herpes that shows results consistent to the presence of infection. It uses a dye that stains the human cells found in the fluid of the blister. If the viral particles are present, they become visible.

As of today, treating genital herpes is still being research and studied. Unfortunately, no vaccine can help in eliminating or preventing this kind of infection. Only minimal comfort can be given to the affected persons such as reducing viral reproduction and shedding,and many other more. Condoms are also very effective in limiting its spread. Taking antiviral drugs together with the condoms can reduce the frequency and severity of the outbreaks. To be sure, test for genital herpes is recommended for people with an active sex life.


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