What is herpes?
This infection is caused by one of the viruses in the herpes family and can be type 1 or type 2. Type 1 is the one that produces oral ulcers (also called cold sores) and type 2 is the cause of genital lesions.
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Symptoms of Herpes
Many people with herpes don't know they have it, either because they haven't developed any symptoms or because they are so mild that they have barely noticed it.
The typical symptoms of Herpes, both type 1 and type 2, are usually blister-like "sores," which over time end up leaving very painful and bothersome wounds.
This viral infection can cause relapses, especially in the first year after infection, with milder and less painful symptoms. Unfortunately, these relapses can continue to occur over the years, becoming less severe with each relapse.
It's important not to confuse herpes lesions with those of syphilis. One of the main differences is that syphilis causes sores that are usually painless to the touch, while herpes lesions are painful.
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Effectiveness
It has a success rate of 95-98%.
Avoid sexual contact during an outbreak
It is essential to avoid having sex during an active herpes outbreak to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others.
Suppressive drugs
People with frequent outbreaks may opt for suppressive antiviral treatment to reduce transmission of the virus to their sexual partners.
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