Herpes - The Most Significant Symptoms.

Herpes is a virus that is responsible for outbreaks on the skin. There are many strains of this disease, and every strain causes a similar but different type of flare up.

There are two strains that are the most frequently experienced. The first strain of herpes is HSV 1 which affects parts of the body above the waist. The outbreaks mainly occur on the inside and outside of the mouth.

Genital Herpes

The other dominant member of the herpes family is the herpes simplex 2 virus which is also referred to as HSV 2. It is this herpes family member that and affects the pubic areas as well as the buttocks and lower back. We will be talking about the type of eruptions this virus causes in greater detail a little further on.

Oral Herpes

Not many are aware of the fact that although HSV 1 causes mainly oral herpes, it can also easily be spread to the genitals through oral sexual activity. HSV 1 is highly transmittable although it is actually a milder member of the herpes family of viruses.

The blisters or sores that sometimes appear in and around the mouth when one is getting a cold or flu are typical of HSV 1. This is referred to as oral herpes.

Herpes simplex 2 is the most commonly talked about form of herpes. HSV 2 is passed through some form of sexual intercourse. The blisters that occur from this strain are similar to cold sores; The HSV 2 virus generally causes most discomfort. It is transmitted sexually. Although the blisters from herpes simplex 2 look the same as cold sores they only normally appear in the pubic region.

Genital herpes (the blisters) in males will breakthrough on the shaft of the penis, the anus, the buttocks and even on the inner thighs and lower back. Females will see the eruptions appearing over the whole of the pubic area, including the anus and buttocks. Sometimes the outbreak is that mild that a torch or flashlight is used during the examination.

The vesicles that appear when you have an outbreak of herpes simplex 2 can resemble a paper cut, simply look chafed or appear only slightly more red than usual. Experiencing aches and pains in the affected area could occur as well as a secretiondischarge from the penis or vagina.

Those first outbreaks of herpes are usually more severe, and often involve flu-like symptoms and swollen glands for a week or so. Following herpes eruptions tend to be periodic and only occur about five times a year. These herpes outbreaks can also be brought on the stress level of the infected person.

The herpes outbreak may also be extended due to depression.