Genital herpes: symptoms, complications, treatment, diagnosis

One of the most common STDs is genital herpes, the symptoms of which are not always evident. That is why the disease is actively spreading among the population.

It is called HSV 1, which still provokes eruptions on the lips, or 2 types. It is transmitted mainly in oral, anal and vaginal sex. However, the contact path of transmission is not excluded.

In addition, infection of the fetus from the mother during pregnancy and childbirth is possible. This can lead to his severe pathologies and even death. Problems with bearing a child are a formidable complication of this disease.

The high prevalence of this STD and its constant growth is explained by the fact that the symptoms of genital herpes are often absent. The person, not suspecting that he is infected, passes the virus to the partners. In addition, there is an atypical form of the disease, when very weak or uncharacteristic manifestations occur.

For example, chronic inflammation can cause genital herpes, the symptoms of which in this case will differ from the usual ones. Sometimes the disease manifests itself only a little reddening, itching, swelling, cracks.

Also, rashes may appear in the vagina and on the cervix. In this case, a woman may also not suspect that she is infected. Often, the urethra and rectum are involved in the process , which is accompanied by painful urination and defecation.

So, herpes genital symptoms:

• Rashes on the genitals, buttocks, hips, accompanied by itching and soreness;

• headache;

• temperature;

• Pain in the muscles;

• malaise;

• abdominal pain;

• Painful and frequent urination (herpetic cystitis).

It should be noted that the main manifestation of the disease are the rashes, which first look like a bubble. Then they burst and turn into sinking sores. In men, rashes appear on the foreskin and head of the penis, and in women - on the labia, perineum, anus.

Genital herpes, the symptoms of which fully take place mainly during primary infection, manifests itself in a few days after infection. The subsequent relapse of the disease is easier. Rashes have a smaller area and pass faster.

Diagnosis of the disease is carried out by examining the gynecologist, urologist or venereologist. When doubts are confirmed through analysis. Seeds or PCRs are isolated from vesicles and genital organs. In addition, the titre of IgG and IgM antibodies in the blood to the virus is determined.

This allows not only to establish the fact of infection, but also to determine whether it is primary. You can also find out whether the virus is asleep or in the active state.

Treatment of the disease is carried out with the help of antiviral therapy. Usually, acyclovir or gravenosin is prescribed. In addition, preparations of interferon are actively used. Acyclovir is used both topically in the form of an ointment, and systemically. The dose and schedule of treatment depends on the frequency and severity of relapses.

Reduce it will help the right way of life. Exacerbations of the disease occur with a decrease in immunity. Therefore, you should avoid stress, hypothermia, overheating, play sports, exclude bad habits, eat right, use enough vitamins.

Particularly responsible should be approached planning pregnancy for women with genital herpes. As the exacerbation of the disease during this period can lead to infection of the fetus. The earlier this happens, the sader the forecast. Activation of the virus in the last trimeter, and especially before childbirth - is an indication to the caesarean section.

However, a primary risk for the course of pregnancy is primary infection. Therefore, women who are not infected with the herpes virus should be very careful. Each patient who plans a child should give blood and smears before pregnancy, and after conception do this every trimester.

So, genital herpes, the symptoms of which are not always manifest, is a common STD. It is dangerous because it can complicate the course of pregnancy and lead to fetal pathology.