Herpes is caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). In or around the mouth or genitals, it causes mouth sores or blisters, as well as other symptoms. When a person catches HSV, they are infected for the rest of their lives, though some people never show symptoms. Symptoms of the HSV type are present if they emerge. Herpes has no cure, although treatment can help manage symptoms and minimize the chances of recurrence.
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CAUSES HERPES?
HSV can easily spread from person to person if it is present on the skin and comes into touch with the moist skin of the mouth and genitals. Coming into contact with other regions of the body, such as the eyes and skin, can also spread the virus. The virus is most contagious between the time when symptoms first appear and when they heal. Even if there are no symptoms, a person can transfer the virus.
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HSV-1 and HSV-2 are the two primary types of herpes simplex virus. Cold sores are the most frequent and earliest form of herpes. The second form is genital herpes, sometimes known as HSV-2. Both are contagious and can produce painful blisters and sores. While there is no cure for herpes, there are therapies that can help reduce the number of outbreaks and the length of time they last. Our medical dermatology team at Dr. Hessa offers herpes treatment at our clinic in Qatar.
The herpes virus can’t be cured by any medicine. A doctor, on the other hand, may prescribe an antiviral drug. Meanwhile, cream-based over-the-counter herpes medicines can aid with tingling, itching, and pain.
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The best way for a clinician to determine if someone is infected with HSV-1 or HSV-2 is to perform a laboratory analysis on a sample from a fresh herpes sore.
Oral herpes can be spread by oral-to-oral contact