Definition:
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a nerve infection caused by the chicken-pox virus. Shingles results from reactivation of the chicken-pox virus that remained in your body since you had chicken pox--perhaps many years ago.
II. Causes:
Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the chicken-pox virus.
III. Symptoms...read more
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Genital Herpes - Do You Get It If Your Partner Has Cold Sores?
Genital herpes affects many of us. All of us want to protect ourselves. The problem is the anxiety about getting genital herpes if the partner shows no signs, but is a carrier?
The herpes simplex virus has been around for many years and herpes has no cure. The fact that herpes simplex is a virus makes it even more challenging for the medical fraternity to come up with a cure for herpes...read more
The herpes simplex virus has been around for many years and herpes has no cure. The fact that herpes simplex is a virus makes it even more challenging for the medical fraternity to come up with a cure for herpes...read more
Herpes Treatments - What is the Best Treatment to Get Rid of and Control Outbreaks?
What is Herpes and is there an effective herpes treatment?
There is an effective herpes treament available!A Herpes Treatment for outbreaks is possible, this includes a herpes treatment for both genital and oral herpes (HSV1 and HSV2). Controlling future outbreaks is also possible with an effective herpes treatment.
What does herpes look like?...read more
Is there a risk of transmitting HIV, chlamydia or herpes by casual contact?
I found a woman's confusion on the website :
Hi, I am very concerned about me and my 2 year old son.
We are both living with my sister who is having unprotected sex with an HIV-positive man. So far she has been recently pregnant with this mans baby and had and abortion.
I’m mostly concerned about her coming home after 2 days and kissing my son because she never brushes her teeth and I know she has clamidia and herpes simplex.
Answer:
HIV and chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections, and are not spread by casual contact, so your baby is not at risk.
Herpes is also generally a sexually transmitted infection, but can sometimes be passed by casual contact. For example if your sister has a cold sore which she touches and then touches the baby. Brushing her teeth will make no difference but washing her hands will stop this risk...read more
Hi, I am very concerned about me and my 2 year old son.
We are both living with my sister who is having unprotected sex with an HIV-positive man. So far she has been recently pregnant with this mans baby and had and abortion.
I’m mostly concerned about her coming home after 2 days and kissing my son because she never brushes her teeth and I know she has clamidia and herpes simplex.
Answer:
HIV and chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections, and are not spread by casual contact, so your baby is not at risk.
Herpes is also generally a sexually transmitted infection, but can sometimes be passed by casual contact. For example if your sister has a cold sore which she touches and then touches the baby. Brushing her teeth will make no difference but washing her hands will stop this risk...read more
Prognosis and complications of shingles
The rash and pain usually subside within 3 to 5 weeks. There are numerous complications possible, many depending on which dermatome was affected.
Postherpetic neuralgia is pain in a previous shingles zone; this occurs in some 10% of patients (often elderly). Burning, continuous pain responds poorly to analgesics. Depression is almost universal. Treatment is unsatisfactory but there is a trend towards gradual recovery over 2 years. Amitryptyline is commonly used. Methyl-prednisolone intrathecally is sometimes helpful...read more
Postherpetic neuralgia is pain in a previous shingles zone; this occurs in some 10% of patients (often elderly). Burning, continuous pain responds poorly to analgesics. Depression is almost universal. Treatment is unsatisfactory but there is a trend towards gradual recovery over 2 years. Amitryptyline is commonly used. Methyl-prednisolone intrathecally is sometimes helpful...read more
Dating with Herpes
1 in 5 men and 1 in 4 women are living with herpes. Approximately 50 million Americans have been infected with genital herpes? Do not despair. You are not alone. Herpes treatment, herpes research and many herpes dating services link here are out there to assist you to have a happy and healthy love life. 80-90% of people infected with genital herpes dont even realize they have it, either they have no symptoms or they have failed to recognize the herpes symptoms...read more
Divers blamed for spreading abalone virus
The herpes-like virus, called ganglio-neuritis was first detected at a Portland abalone farm early last year.
Dr. Peter Appleford, of Fisheries Australia says it is a nasty virus.
Dr Appleford says divers must not dive in more than one place without thoroughly washing every single piece of their clothing and equipment, otherwise the deadly disease will continue to destroy the abalone industry...read more
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