The virus is transmitted through skin-to-skin or sexual contact. The virus can spread in a short period of time, usually two days or a month after the exposure. About 60% of the herpes cases occur without herpes symptoms where some people infected with the virus doesn't even know they have it. It only becomes apparent when the outbreak happens.
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Herpes Symptoms
Cold sores and genital herpes are both in the family of herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus and both can cause herpes symptoms. HSV Type 1 causes blister and sores around the mouth, nose while HSV Type 2 usually fallout in sores on the buttocks or sex organ or cervix. The sores may occur after a couple of days or a month after contact though it may occur in any parts of the skin.
The most common symptoms that you may experience indicating you have acquired the disease are fevers, headache, back or muscle pains which are very common during or before the outbreak. In the case of genital herpes, the typical symptoms are vaginal or penal discharge, urethral pain when urinating and burning feeling in the genital region.
Herpes is contagious that until today, no cures have yet been developed. Several treatments and drugs are available that can help you relieve from the condition. You can also avert transmission of the virus by not kissing, or sharing anything from a person with herpes.
Also, learn to practice safe sex method; both oral and genital during the outbreak of genital herpes since most herpes can multiply even there are no lesions and herpes symptoms presented. Consult your doctor before taking medication to find the right medication to control the outbreak, reduce the swelling and disease transmission of herpesvirus.