Herpes is the viral skin infection cause due to virus of the herpes group. This is divided into two types of viruses known as HSV-1 and HSV-2 causing oral and genital herpes respectively. Oral herpes is the infection of the mouth and area around it. Genital herpes is the infection of the genitals. Oral herpes is contagious and that is why it is important to take care about the prevention of spreading the infection. It can be treated with the help of
oral antiviral drug. In this article, we will get to know brief information about oral herpes, its symptoms, how it spreads and its treatment. There is a relation between oral herpes and genital herpes which we are going to discuss.
Symptoms
Oral herpes is cause by HSV-2 herpes virus and is characterized by painful blisters often called as cold sores. It is a common viral infection affecting most of the people in a lifetime. At the initial stage of the infection there will be no symptoms of oral herpes. It is the same case with
genital herpes. It is because the herpes virus remains inactive. It may reactivate and causes symptoms like cold sores which may or may not develop in the same area. After getting infected with the herpes virus, when you experience the symptoms for the first time it is known as herpes outbreak. Once you get over the symptoms of this first outbreak, you are more likely to experience it again. Some people may experience it often and some does not. The symptoms of herpes outbreak include skin lesions or rash around the lips, mouth and gums. These blisters or cold sores are water filled which is infectious. The symptoms usually occur within one or two weeks after the infected by the virus. These symptoms always accomplished with fever and sore throat and also swollen glands in the neck. It also shows symptoms like itching, burning, increased sensitivity during the second outbreak of herpes symptoms.
Spreading of the Herpes Infection
Oral herpes can be spread if you are sharing goods with the infected person. When the blisters or cold sores burst, avoid touching them bare hand. The fluid contain in it is very much infectious and spreads the infection wherever you touch your body after touching the blister. There is relation between oral herpes and genital herpes. A person may get infected with oral herpes or genital herpes if that person is indulge in a sexual activity with the infected person. It is mainly spread due to oral sex or vaginal sex. The best way to avoid infection is to say “NO” to sexual activity. This will help to prevent the spreading of this infectious disease.
Treatment
The herpes infection is curable if your immune system is strong enough to fight with the infection. But most of the times, herpes infection shows up again and again. Oral antiviral drug is the best option to treat herpes. The commonly used drug is
Generic Valtrex which is chemically made up of Valacyclovir. This drug belongs to the oral antiviral group of drug which is use to treat herpes. It is available at online pharmacy or drug store. Generic Valtrex (Valacyclovir) works by inhibiting the replication of viral DNA. Thereby it prevents their reproduction and helps to treat herpes effectively. Generic Valtrex (Valacyclovir) effectively kills the virus and helps to reduce the symptoms. It is also helps to reduce the frequency of the herpes outbreak.
