4 Herpes Facts You Should Know

Getting herpes may be a scene straight out of a horror movie for many. Despite the stigma surrounding it, the infection may be effectively managed with the right treatments.
To educate our readers and clear the air of any misconceptions, we present four irrefutable facts about herpes you should know.
 
At least One Form Of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Affects 67% Of The World Population There are two main types of HSV—HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 commonly leads to cold sores or oral herpes while HSV-2 typically causes genital herpes.
According to WHO, HSV-1 affects nearly 67% of the world population under 50. HSV-2 is unfortunately, common in the U.S and as per the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 6 people (aged 14-49 years) have genital herpes.
 
Oral and Genital Herpes Is Contagious
The symptoms of the simplex virus infection generally include watery blisters, raw scabs, mucous membranes in the skin around the mouth and genitals.
The infection (including oral herpes) spreads through skin-to-skin contact such as kissing, oral, vaginal and anal sex. There may be a risk of infection from sex toys if used frequently by both partners.
You shouldn’t be wary of just sexual contact though, herpes can be spread via non-sexual contact with an infected person’s skin, saliva or genital discharge.
However, herpes cannot be spread via objects like spoons, glasses, razors, bed sheets, toilet seats etc. This is because the virus cannot survive for long without a living host.
 
There Is A High Risk Of Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HSV
Studies show that during pregnancy women who are infected with genital herpes carry the risk of transmitting the disease to the fetus—called neonatal herpes.

Women who are infected with genital herpes during pregnancy have a higher chance of passing on the disease as compared to those with recurrent episodes.
Some may experience miscarriage or have an early delivery. The virus may even be transmitted to the baby during delivery.
Neonatal HSV infection may have a severely harmful and long-term impact, particularly to the Central Nervous System (CNS). It is very important for infected women to receive regular prenatal care consultation.
Treatment May Help Manage Symptoms
Although herpes cannot be cured (yet), treatments are available that may alleviate symptoms and prevent outbreaks.
It is crucial to receive timely treatment for HSV-1 and HSV-2 because the virus often causes painful sores that may be severe in those who have suppressed immune systems.
The Underground Cure offers effective home remedies for herpes that include a series of natural Herpes Protocol Kits that aim to relieve pain, shorten breakouts, cleanse the body of harmful toxins and boost the immune system.