Classification
Herpes infections are typically classified as primary or recurrent. The primary infection is usually acquired during childhood. In some individuals, there may be only episode of infection (primary); for the unlucky individual, the virus keeps on reactivating itself and causes repeat infections (secondary). After the first infection, the virus never disappears from the body.
One of the oddities about herpes infections is that the organism has a great affinity for nervous tissue- and this is where it resides (latent or goes to sleep). The secondary infections occur when the virus is reactivated from its dormant state and causes the infection. Why and what makes the virus active again is a mystery but some factors are known to trigger its reactivation. These include stress both physical and emotional, excessive exposure to sun, major illness, colds, fevers and a lot of bad luck.
The most common complication of primary herpes genitalis is an associated bacterial infection. Women may also complain of difficulty passing urine and about ¼ women may develop aseptic meningitis (infection of the brain lining).
Herpes genitalis is very similar to the oral herpes type 1; it also causes pain, numbness, and extreme discomfort. Having herpes genitalis is also not good for the mind- it greatly affects the psyche. Most individuals do not brag they have herpes genitalis for obvious reasons.
To have this kind of disease is really embarrassing. It's a good thing that there is now an online health care assistance available. You can also shop your prescribed medication in their online pharmacy.
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