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What Is Herpes? By Alfred J.James
What Is Herpes?
Herpes, an infection caused by the simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. 20 percent, over 50 million people, are infected with genital herpes, also caused by the simplex virus, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Studies show that more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital each year, and the largest increase is occurring in young teens.
Results of a nationally representative study show that genital infection is common in the United States. Nationwide, at least 45 million people ages 12 and older, or one out of five adolescents and adults, have had genital HSV infection. Between the late 1970s and the early 1990s, the number of Americans with genital infection increased 30 percent!
Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection.
When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first outbreak. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a period of years.
Genital HSV-2 infection is more common in women (approximately one out of four women) than in men (almost one out of five). This may be due to male-to-female transmissions being more likely than female-to-male transmission.
Living with genital can be a hassle. When you have a outbreak, it can feel like it takes days out of your life. And, you have questions about spreading genital to a partner.
Herpes symptoms can come and go, but the virus stays in the nerve cells of your body even after all signs of the infection have gone away. In most people, the virus becomes active from time to time, creating
Special Needs Kids Often Underinsured (CME/CE) Nearly a third of children with special healthcare needs are underinsured, and where a child lives strongly influences whether he or she will have adequate healthcare coverage, a new study found. Adherence to Perinatal HBV Prevention Guidance Lacking (CME/CE) Hospitals' efforts to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus need to be improved, researchers said. Liver Transplant Recommendations Revised (CME/CE) The rapid evolution of clinical experience in liver transplantation during recent years has prompted several leading organizations to revisit the general recommendations used in patient selection and organ allocation, a new report revealed. Liver Injury from Latent TB Therapy Rare, but Serious (CME/CE) Severe liver injuries among patients taking isoniazid for latent tuberculosis are rare, but they can occur at all ages and result in death, researchers found. AAD: Low Infection Risk Seen with Methotrexate (CME/CE) MIAMI BEACH (MedPage Today) -- Methotrexate appears to pose only a small risk of serious infection with long-term use, according to results of a meta-analysis reported here. ASCO GU: Novel Retrovirus Mimics HIV Transmission SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- A novel retrovirus implicated in prostate cancer appears to be transmitted much the way HIV is, researchers found. FDA Recalls Flavor Enhancer Because of Salmonella Risk WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA said today that it expects to recall multiple food products made with a common flavor enhancer, after one plant's supply was found to contain Salmonella. HHS Secretary and Surgeon General Address AMA WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius assured members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that she is committed to enacting a permanent solution the the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR). Contaminated Pepper Leads to Meat and Seasoning Recall WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Wholesome Spice of Brooklyn, N.Y. spice company is recalling 25-pound boxes of commercial-grade crushed red pepper as the CDC and FDA investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo that infected consumers of Italian-style meats produced by a Rhode Island firm. AAAAI: Egg Allergy No Bar to Flu Shot (CME/CE) NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Most children with egg protein allergies who received influenza vaccinations had no adverse reactions, researchers said here. Parents Still Wary of Vaccines (CME/CE) Even though 90% of parents believe vaccines protect their children against disease, many are also concerned about potential adverse effects, a new survey found. XMRV Not Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CME/CE) A novel retrovirus suspected in chronic fatigue syndrome did not show up in the blood of a cohort of patients with the debilitating condition, Dutch researchers said, adding weight to the body of evidence against it. CDC Committee Urges Expanded Flu Vaccination All people over the age of 6 months should get an annual influenza vaccination, a CDC committee said. HotLine: Combined HIV, TB Therapy Saves Lives (CME/CE) For patients with both HIV and tuberculosis, antiretroviral therapy should not be deferred until the completion of TB treatment, researchers said. New Version of Pneumococcal Vaccine Gets Okay WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved a 13-valent version of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Prevnar for use in pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years old.
an outbreak. Some people have virus outbreaks only once or twice. Other people have many outbreaks of each year.
Scientists don't know what causes the virus to become active, but the number of outbreaks a person has tends to go down over a period of years. Some women say the virus comes back when they are sick, under stress, out in the sun, or during their period. There is no cure for to date. Supporting your immune system should be your first goal. A weakened immune system is more prone to outbreaks.
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Special Needs Kids Often Underinsured (CME/CE) Nearly a third of children with special healthcare needs are underinsured, and where a child lives strongly influences whether he or she will have adequate healthcare coverage, a new study found. Adherence to Perinatal HBV Prevention Guidance Lacking (CME/CE) Hospitals' efforts to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus need to be improved, researchers said. Liver Transplant Recommendations Revised (CME/CE) The rapid evolution of clinical experience in liver transplantation during recent years has prompted several leading organizations to revisit the general recommendations used in patient selection and organ allocation, a new report revealed. Liver Injury from Latent TB Therapy Rare, but Serious (CME/CE) Severe liver injuries among patients taking isoniazid for latent tuberculosis are rare, but they can occur at all ages and result in death, researchers found. AAD: Low Infection Risk Seen with Methotrexate (CME/CE) MIAMI BEACH (MedPage Today) -- Methotrexate appears to pose only a small risk of serious infection with long-term use, according to results of a meta-analysis reported here. ASCO GU: Novel Retrovirus Mimics HIV Transmission SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- A novel retrovirus implicated in prostate cancer appears to be transmitted much the way HIV is, researchers found. FDA Recalls Flavor Enhancer Because of Salmonella Risk WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA said today that it expects to recall multiple food products made with a common flavor enhancer, after one plant's supply was found to contain Salmonella. HHS Secretary and Surgeon General Address AMA WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius assured members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that she is committed to enacting a permanent solution the the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR). Contaminated Pepper Leads to Meat and Seasoning Recall WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Wholesome Spice of Brooklyn, N.Y. spice company is recalling 25-pound boxes of commercial-grade crushed red pepper as the CDC and FDA investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo that infected consumers of Italian-style meats produced by a Rhode Island firm. AAAAI: Egg Allergy No Bar to Flu Shot (CME/CE) NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Most children with egg protein allergies who received influenza vaccinations had no adverse reactions, researchers said here. Parents Still Wary of Vaccines (CME/CE) Even though 90% of parents believe vaccines protect their children against disease, many are also concerned about potential adverse effects, a new survey found. XMRV Not Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CME/CE) A novel retrovirus suspected in chronic fatigue syndrome did not show up in the blood of a cohort of patients with the debilitating condition, Dutch researchers said, adding weight to the body of evidence against it. CDC Committee Urges Expanded Flu Vaccination All people over the age of 6 months should get an annual influenza vaccination, a CDC committee said. HotLine: Combined HIV, TB Therapy Saves Lives (CME/CE) For patients with both HIV and tuberculosis, antiretroviral therapy should not be deferred until the completion of TB treatment, researchers said. New Version of Pneumococcal Vaccine Gets Okay WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved a 13-valent version of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Prevnar for use in pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years old.
