Herpes is a
sexually transmitted disease (STD )
that any sexually active person can get. It can affect the mouth (oral herpes)
or genital (genital herpes). It is caused by two viruses. The viruses are
called HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 1 and HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 2. You can get herpes by
having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who has the disease. Fluids found
in herpes sore carry the virus, and contact with those fluids can cause
infection.
One way to
avoid the risk of getting herpes is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex and
if one is sexually active, being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship
with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results or using
latex condoms every time you have sex is another way to prevent the risk of
herpes.
If you are
pregnant and have genital herpes, it is important for you to go to prenatal
care visit. Sometimes genital herpes infection can lead to miscarriage, it can
also make it more likely for you to deliver your baby too early. Herpes infection
can be passed from you to your unborn child and cause a potentially deadly
infection (neonatal herpes). It is important you avoid getting herpes during
pregnancy. People with genital herpes may be offered herpes medicine towards
the end of your pregnancy to reduce the risk of having any symptoms and passing
the disease to your baby.
Most people
who have herpes have no, or very mild symptoms. You may not notice any mild
symptoms or you may mistake them for another skin condition such as pimple or
ingrowth hair. Genitals herpes sore usually appear as one or more blisters on
or around the genital rectum or mouth.
Repeat outbreak
of genital herpes is common, especially during the first year after infection.
You should be examined by your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms or if
your partner has an STD or symptoms of an STD, such as an unusual sore, a
smelly discharge, burning when urinating, or, for women specifically, bleeding
between periods.
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