| Herpes, or herpes simplex as it's called in the scientific sphere, is caused by viruses. There are two forms of the disease – genital infection whose symptoms are painful or itchy sores on the genitals and oral infection, also known as cold sores, that affects face and lips.
The virus of herpes can be transmitted not only through sexual performance, but through a skin contact as well. Some scientists assume that the virus may also be transmitted to an infant during delivery if his or her mother is infected.
How to understand that you are infected with herpes? You will see red sores, bumps or blisters on the mouth or in genital area. They are as a rule either painful to touch or itchy. These sores are little by little turning into scabs and then are healing.
To avert the infection of herpes you should take proper care about your personal things like clothes and towels. Don't share these personal things with infected people. You should take into consideration that people with strong immune system are less subject to different infections, so stick to a healthy diet pattern and do regular training to strengthen your immune system. Be careful with your sexual contacts and do not forget about condoms. Wash your hands with soap after touching blisters and sores in order not to spread the infection if you are already infected.
In fact, there is no such a medical product which totally kills the virus of herpes. So the preventive measures are the best way to avoid the infection. Antiviral medical products such as Flamivir or Acyclovir are effective in reducing the symptoms' aggressiveness. They are commonly taken as a remedy in the active phase of the disease. Alternative medicine is known to give some relief in its passive phase.
In any case, you have to address to a doctor so as to get some suggestions on curing methods. But nevertheless, there are some steps to be taken on your own. Firstly, you should keep to a diet pattern with considerable amount of amino acids, like vegetables, fish and milk. It's also important to decrease the amount of sweet food, particularly the one with aspartame a natural sweetener. Secondly, apply tea tree oil to your sores, as it is known for its anti-viral properties. Such herbs as lemon balm, peppermint and aloe vera are also effective in curing sores. |
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