Genital Herpes Records

Among the most contagious viral infections plaguing different countries of the world is herpes. So, what causes herpes?

Two types of viruses called herpes simplex can cause the said infection and it can affect both men and women. Transmission of the disease is usually from men to women, especially during oral sex or sexual act.
The virus, Herpes Simplex, can also cause mononucleosis, oral herpes, shingles, chickenpox, cold sores or fever blisters. Did you know that even teens can have genital herpes? Records show that the youngest herpes infected individual is only 12 years old. Women are more prone to herpes as compared to men. People with mouth or cold sores can also transmit the virus very easily. If you experience recurrent herpes, you’re infected with the type 2 HSV.

Symptoms are usually felt for about two weeks but it can vary from one individual to another. Persons infected with herpes are likely to feel itching and pain. The incubation period of the virus lasts from 3-7 days and after that, lesions will develop. The lymph nodes will swell and the individual will have fever and headache. Painful sores can also develop bit there are also individuals who hardly feel any symptoms of herpes. Herpes outbreak lasts for two to three weeks.