Sunday, December 18, 2011

Don't catch the herp.

Treatment: No treatment that can cure herpes, but antiviral medications can shorten and prevent outbreaks during the period of time the person takes the medication. Daily suppressive therapy for symptomatic herpes can reduce transmission to partners. Causes: Virus: Herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2.Symptoms: One or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Incubation: First outbreak usually occurs within two weeks after the virus is transmitted, and the sores typically heal within two to four weeks. Untreated: Last for a longer time span. Effects on Baby: Genital HSV can lead to potentially fatal infections in babies. Prevention: Abstain from sexual contact, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected.

                                                                                                       
                                                                                                 -Brianna Waite

8 comments:

  1. I learned that, "No treatment that can cure herpes, but antiviral medications can shorten and prevent outbreaks during the period of time the person takes the medication."

    I would like to know more about the causes of this STD

    Good details and bolding to bring out something you wanted to see

    -Kyle Francis

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  2. i learned that herpes are extremely bad.
    i would like to know more about how it is cured.
    good work!!

    Jordan Bartley

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  3. -I learned that genital blisters take up to 4 weeks to heal
    -i would like to know more about what happens to lgv babies
    -good example of picture how it doesnt only show up on the genital region

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  4. i didnt know you could get the herp on you lips.thats nasty

    im confused bout what happens if untreated and would like to know more.
    its very well organized

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  5. I learned that sores from herpes can stay for a long period of time. I would like to know more about the effects if contracted congenitally. I like the descriptions used. They help me fully understand the disease.

    LOUIS REINMILLER

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  6. I learned that you can't treat Herpes. I would like to know more about what happens if it is untreated. You did a good job citing your source.
    Nick Henry

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  7. I learned that herpes is uncurable.
    I would like to know more about the effects on the baby.
    Good job explaining the incubation.

    Kara Jahal

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