Herpes

July 12th, 2011

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Herpes   (from the Greek word "Gerpeyn"   - Creep) - a group of viral disease, which is accompanied by rash on the skin and mucous membranes. The most common forms of herpes are just herpes   and herpes .

There are two main types of herpes simplex virus - 1st   and 2nd   type. Herpes simplex virus type 1 ( HSV-1 ) Is manifested in the formation of ulcers and vesicles around the mouth and nose, which occur periodically. Herpes simplex virus type 2 ( HSV-2 ) Is associated with infection of the genital organs ( genital herpes ). Also, the herpes virus, in addition to skin and mucous membranes, can affect the ears, throat and eyes.

Distinguish primary   and palindromic   Herpes. The primary form of the disease occurs by direct infection of herpes infection. The most common primary herpes occurs in children and occurs usually hard. This is due to the fact that the virus penetrates the central nervous system. Secondary or recurrent herpes manifested as a consequence of activation of the body's infection. Secondary herpes can occur several times a year. Often this occurs in the cold season.

The virus enters the body through the microcracks of the skin and mucous membranes (oropharynx, urethra, etc.), After which it penetrates to the nerve sites of central nervous system, where stored in a latent state.

A person can become infected with herpes in result of contact with the herpes rash, and during contact with the secretions of patients in everyday objects. Genital herpes is betrayed mainly through sexual contact, as well as by kissing, and refers to a group of sexually transmitted diseases.

The spread of herpes infection occurs during childbirth when infecting newborns comes from an infected mother.

The main causes of herpes symptoms are hypothermia, overheating of the body ("solar" cold sores), mental or physical injury, excessive alcohol intake, hormonal changes, medical manipulations (including abortion), and decreased immunity.

Herpes Symptoms

Herpes Symptoms appear 3-7 days after exposure to a sick person in the form of redness and education at this point painful blisters with transparent contents diameter 0, 1-0, 3 cm. In connection with a decrease in the body's resistance, in patients with herpes sores may occur as in heaven, inside of the cheeks, tongue, tonsils. Herpes in this situation is more like a respiratory disease.

Genital herpes occurs more acutely, appearing on the genital mucosa. This leads to the formation of ulcers, while also afflicted vagina, cervix in women and urethral, ​​prostate and testicles.

Herpes can be extended The lymph nodes , Disturbed urination, often have pain at rest and during urination.

In women, the symptoms of herpes begin with the appearance of pain in the abdomen and genital area, pus-like discharge from the vagina. This is often accompanied by fever, headache and muscle pain, malaise. After infection with herpes in 3-7 days in the field of primary lesions appear small bubbles, gradually shrinking in bunches. Grapes ulcerate, burst, and in their place there are painful sores, crusting, after which the surface of the skin heals without leaving any scars. Genital herpes in women is localized on the mucosa of the vagina and cervix, and in the area of ​​the clitoris and labia minora, as well as on the skin of the buttocks and inner thighs.

In men, herpes appears on the penis, prepuce, urethra. Patients complain of pain, burning in the urethra during urination.

Preventing Herpes

For the prevention of herpes are subject to the special diet, aimed at strengthening the immune system, which includes a sufficient amount of vitamin groups A, C, E and trace element zinc. Also, for the prevention of disease are important hardening, vitamin therapy. It is also important to observe good personal hygiene, to treat chronic disease and strengthen the immune system. It is necessary to avoid hypothermia, do not stay long in direct sunlight, do not get involved in coffee and alcohol, particularly beer and sweet fizzy drinks.

Treatment of herpes

If untreated, symptoms alone are 1-2 weeks, but then at the ¾ infected with the disease relapses.

Treatment of Herpes virus based on the use of antiviral agents in combination with immunomoduduliruyuschey therapy and individual selection of drugs. In such a complex treatment using immunomodulators, biogenic stimulants, adaptogens (eg, tincture of ginseng).

Also used Antiviral Chemotherapy Basically take place in which preparations from the group of acyclic nucleosides, mainly acyclovir   (Cream, 5%). In addition, among the means of local treatment should be noted Panthenol -aerozol, gossypol-liniment 3% gevizosh -maz and oxolinic ointment   0, 25-33%, buyout am used by the application by applying to the affected skin.

It is also used and methods Physiotherapy   as neon and infrared laser. At the same time pay attention to the treatment of opportunistic diseases of the reproductive system - Syphilis Gonorrhea, which contribute to decreased immunity. Herpes treatment should be carried out responsibly, we must remember that kachestvevenno cure herpes can only be timely and proper treatment. Also worth noting is the fact abstinence from sexual intercourse, as long as the symptoms disappear.

Means complete cure herpes virus does not currently exist, but the reception of antiviral drugs shorten the healing period, and reduce the likelihood of onset of the rash.

Diagnosis of herpes

There are several methods of diagnosis of herpes. Among the most common, it can be called virological method for detection of herpes. When the sample is taken from the lesions,
methods of identifying antigens of herpes cytomorphological methods, evaluation of immune status. To determine the herpes virus in the body using methods well immunoassay (EIA).