One of the common STDs today is genetic herpes. Its main symptom is the appearance of vesicles on the genitals, which then turn into sores. This is accompanied by itching, swelling and soreness of the affected areas. It is completely impossible to cure the disease.
Genetic herpes appears in people during their lifetime when they are actively having sex. Usually this happens before 30 years. A person becomes infected from an infected partner during oral, vaginal or anal sex.
Further, after a short incubation period, characteristic symptoms appear. Although this may not happen, the virus will immediately go into a chronic form or latent carriage. Such a person, unaware of his illness, will infect partners.
The chronic course of the disease is characterized by periodic relapses. They are associated primarily with provoking factors. These include:
- hormonal changes (pregnancy, taking contraceptives, certain medications);
- emotional and physical overload;
- poor nutrition, lack of vitamins;
With latent carriage, a person has no symptoms, but he secretes a virus. Relapses of the disease are less pronounced and lasting than the initial manifestation of the virus.
Genetic gepes can be caused by HSV type 1 and 2. Although previously it was believed that 1 type of virus leads to rashes on the lips, and 2 - on the genitals. However, due to the prevalence of oral sex, the disease is increasingly caused by type 1 HSV.
Genital herpes virus is diagnosed by a urologist, gynecologist or venereologist. The doctor conducts an examination and sends for tests. Today, IFA diagnostics and PRC are actively used.
The first method allows you to determine the number of antibodies to the virus in human blood. The second diagnostic method reveals even one virus DNA in the test material. It can be scrapings from the vagina, urethra, cervix, blood, urine, discharge from the vesicles.
With ELISA, the titer of IgG and IgM in human blood is determined. The first antibodies indicate a chronic process, and the second - acute.
Genital herpes can occur in atypical form. In this case, there are no characteristic rashes, but there is chronic inflammation.
Genetic herpes causes not only unpleasant sensations during rashes, but also is dangerous to health. It can cause chronic colpitis, urethritis, cervicitis, endometritis, adnexitis, prostatitis. The role of HSV type 2 in the development of malignant processes of the cervix is proved . Also, this disease reduces local and general immunity.
Genital herpes should be treated by a qualified doctor. The scheme depends on the severity of the disease, which is determined by the frequency of relapses and the intensity of the rashes. Antiviral drugs such as Acyclovir and Groprinosin are used in therapy. Medicines containing interferon, such as Viferon suppositories , are also introduced into treatment regimens .
With extreme caution, it is necessary to combine genital herpes and pregnancy, since this virus is included in the group of infections that are very dangerous for the fetus. Rubella, toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, and sometimes chlamydia are also included.
Primary infection during pregnancy is especially dangerous. If this happened early, then it is likely to lead to its interruption. At a later time, it can contribute to the onset of fetal malformations and pregnancy pathologies.
However, exacerbations of a long-existing disease can also negatively affect the course of pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended to take tests before conception and undergo antiviral therapy. You should also be tested for herpes (determine the titer of IgG and IgM, the presence of its DNA in the blood and secretions) in each trimester.
If rashes appear, consult your gynecologist immediately. Treatment is mandatory, but only with approved drugs, for example, Proteflazid, and after consulting a doctor. The appearance of rashes in the last trimester, and especially before childbirth, is considered as an indication for cesarean section.
Thus, genetic herpes is a fairly common disease today. It can lead to pathologies of pregnancy, infertility, cancer, therefore, requires treatment and supervision by a qualified specialist. To date, it is impossible to completely get rid of it, but it is quite realistic to cause a stable remission.