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Treating Herpes Outbreaks
New research has shown that treating outbreaks with one day of Famvir (1 gram twice a day) is effective. This shortened course of treatment makes things much more convenient for those who chose to treat outbreaks only vs. daily therapy. I think it is important to remember that treating outbreaks, however, does nothing to impact viral shedding between outbreaks, so this new dosing schedule needs to be viewed with an awareness of that concept.
Patients who are not in relationships with uninfected people, whose partner is already infected with the same type, or who are not concerned about the frequency of recurrences will find this new option convenient and easy.
Related Topics: Living With Genital Herpes, Dating With Herpes
Patients who are not in relationships with uninfected people, whose partner is already infected with the same type, or who are not concerned about the frequency of recurrences will find this new option convenient and easy.
Related Topics: Living With Genital Herpes, Dating With Herpes
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is there a web site that has the names of people who have a confirmed case of std's of only herpes?
One of my employees just told me that they have herpes. I was wondering if they use the bathroom while they have an outbreak or in the stages of recovering, will it be contagious? Can you get it from a toliet seat?
I am 18 years old and I have been dating this guy for almost 5 years. We have broken up a few times and today I found out that during this time he was infected by herpes in the mouth and on the penis. We have not had sex. But we have kissed alot and when we were playing around a few days ago he bit me. When he did he broke skin on me and made me bleed also busting open his lip causing him to bleed. When our blood mixes like that where does the disease go and is there anyway to get ride of it once it is in your blood? If anyone knows the answer to my question then please e-mail it to me at mandy061987@yahoo.com THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME
Is it possible to get herpes without having sex?
if not, what are the other possibilities if someone is having the same symptoms?
1. What are the chances that a sore on my lip that I have had outbreaks with since 6 years old could be the reason my girlfriend contracted Herpes in her genital area from oral sex? Meaning could my lip sore and now her genital sores be HSV 2?
how long can you be infected by herpes before you actually have an outbreak? is there any other std's that causes lesions? if so wich ones?
my partner and i have been together for 5 years and have both experienced our first out breaks which made us get immediate medical attention. hopefully what we have gone thru will be of some help to others. #1 only a blood test can determine if you have herpes and what kind genital or oral (hsv1 or hsv2) #2 you can have herpes virus in your body for a very long time my dr says some people can have it up to 20-30 years with out breaking out unless they expeience severe stress, there fore never knowing they have it #3 a condom will not protect you from getting this virus #4 this virus lives in your spinal fluid #5 not only can you break out on your genitila you can also break out on your upper thighs and your anus. I hope this information has been helpful to any one with questions. THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IF YOU EVEN SUSPECT YOU HAVE HERPES IS MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DR ASAP
I stay stress out,It seem that i have a break- out every other can that be?I take Acyclovir
Okay everyone, I've done a lot of research on the topic lately and here's what I've found. Once you get herpes you have it forever, it lives in your nerve cells and cannot leave your body. However, it can be kept in sumbission and 2/3rds of people that have it don't even know they have it. Both herpes 1 and herpes 2 can be transmitted to the mouth, eye, or genitals. However, herpes 1 prefers to stay in the mouth region and herpes 2 prefers to stay in the genital region. It can be passed on to others whether you have an acual sore or not, but is easier to pass on when you have sores. ORAL SEX WILL TRANSMIT THE HERPES VIRUSES. Be careful everyone. If you have an outbreak, tell your doctor and meanwhile keep the area dry, use cornstarch on the blisters and pads for females. Females may have discarge as well. Don't share towels and be careful around toilet seats. Wear loose fitting clothes and take some acetamenophen (<-spelling?) and ibuprofen for the pain and swelling. They offer creams for outbreaks and pills to prevent them. Try to go to the doctor while u still have blisters so they can take some samples and test the fluid. A blood test can also determine which type of herpes you have, although the blood tests are not as accurate as the former test. Well...that's about it. Hope this helps!
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