HSV Causes and Treatment
If HSV is identified on the infected person’s skin surface, then it may pass on to the others through moist skin which lines the genitals, anus and mouth. There are also other skin areas including the eyes that may cause the virus to be spread to other individuals.
- Through genital contact with the infected person
- Through oral sex with the individual having contracted cold sores
- Through unprotected anal or vaginal sex
However, the chances of virus to be passed are quite high prior to appearance of blisters when visible and until blister has been healed completely. If there are noticed any outbreak signs, which is less likely, then there are still chances of HSV being transmitted to others.
If the mother suffering from genital herpes develops sores when giving birth to a baby, then the small one is likely to be passed on with this infection.
The symptoms can be quite severe and may include
- blisters and ulceration on external genitalia, in the vagina, or on the cervix
- vaginal discharge
- pain and itching
- tender, enlarged lymph nodes
- pain when urinating
- high temperature (fever)
- malaise (feeling unwell)
- cold sores around the mouth red blisters on the skin
- In most cases, the ulcers will heal, and the individual will not have any lasting scars.
