Herpes 1 type and 2 types: symptoms and treatment

Herpes is the most common acute viral disease and is manifested by inflammatory processes, more often on the lips. In the human body, the infection is in a latent state for a long time. Exacerbation of the disease occurs for various reasons. In order to start treatment in time, you need to know the symptoms of the disease.

Ways of infection

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is transmitted as a result of contact with the affected area or with body fluids: saliva, sperm. Infection falls into the body of a healthy person, if the patient has even microcracks in the skin. Once in the body, the virus reproduces and migrates through the body, settling in it forever.

The herpes virus type 1, 2 is perceived as a foreign body, while in the human body antibodies are produced to the infection that it has become infected with. This reduces the risk of disease in the future.

Genital herpes of type 2 is transmitted when there is contact with a person who has an external genitalia. Infection can also be transmitted through biological fluids.

Causes of exacerbation of herpes

Herpes virus is present in the body of 90% of the population, while not showing itself. But when favorable conditions are created, it is quickly activated. Herpes 1 and 2 types can begin to develop in the following cases:

• When there is a weakening of immunity and the occurrence of a cold;
• In the presence of infectious and oncological diseases;
• When dieters use stiff diets;
• During long-term treatment with hormonal drugs;
• When a person is constantly in stressful situations and overworked;
• If supercooling occurs or, conversely, the body overheats as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun;
• During the menstrual period in girls;
• With insufficient vitamin content in the body.

What are the symptoms of herpes?

When the incubation period (from 3 days to 2 weeks) passes, the first harbingers of the disease begin to appear. Herpes of type 1 and type 2 is characterized by the following symptoms:

• The common weakness.
• Increase in temperature.
• Painful enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area.
• Pain in the muscles.
• Increased urination.
• Itching, burning and pain of the genitals and adjacent skin areas.
• Appearance of nausea and vomiting.
• Numbness of the nape.
• Headache.

All these symptoms are characterized by the fact that they pass as soon as skin rashes appear that are grouped and merged into small vesicles with liquid and after 2-4 days become turbid and begin to burst. Wet sores form, which after a while are covered with crusts. If the course of the disease is favorable, then a week later they will disappear, leaving a stain in place.

Even if there is no treatment, the disease usually goes away on its own in a couple of weeks. In the future, many people have herpes of type 1 and type 2 recurrences. At the same time someone may have it in a few weeks, and someone - in a few years.

Herpes of type 1

This infectious disease is the most common in the world. His carriers can be both adults and children. Herpes simplex virus type 1 does not cause great danger, because it affects only the upper layer of the skin. If there are no favorable conditions in the human body for the progression of the disease, herpes can not manifest itself in any way for many years. But, if the immune forces weaken, the disease begins to actively develop and passes into a new stage, acute.

Simple type 1 herpes at the initial stage of exacerbation is characterized by a slight irritation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and facial skin. Then these areas are covered with small bubbles with liquid, which after a couple of days burst. They dry up quickly. This process is accompanied by the formation of a hard crust.

Herpes of the first type is easily transmitted. This occurs when contact with the liquid of the vesicles or skin tissue of the carrier of the disease. In addition, you can get infected during blood transfusions or use of general linen, toys, cosmetics, utensils and personal hygiene items. In some cases, the virus is transmitted to the fetus from the infected mother. In this case, the disease is innate.

Causes of the onset of herpes simplex type 1

The infection caused by this virus most often affects the face. Sometimes it is called a cold on the lips. But it does not only appear on them. Thus, rashes can form on the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose, on the skin of the face. What provokes an exacerbation and relapse of the disease? The most frequent factors are:

• Catarrhal, viral and bacterial infections.
• Subcooling the body.
• Stress and overwork.
• Received once injuries.
• Menstrual cycle in women.
• Exhaustion of the body in connection with frequent hard diets for weight loss.

Some do not notice a cold on the lips and refer it to cosmetic deficiencies. But people who have undergone organ transplantation, as well as those who have AIDS and cancer, a simple virus can bring a lot of negative consequences, characterized by the defeat of internal organs.

Treatment

Speaking of the disease, most often it is the herpes simplex virus type 1. Treatment is carried out at home, in very rare cases, the patient is hospitalized. What helps to get rid of herpes? Consider a number of medical devices used to combat the manifestations of this ailment:

• "Acyclovir" - a drug that can block the multiplication of the virus. Sold in the form of an ointment or cream. They are applied to the affected area several times during the day. Duration of treatment is 5-10 days.
• "Valaciclovir" when it enters the blood under the action of liver enzymes has the same effect as "Acyclovir." The dose and time of taking the drug are prescribed by a doctor. But usually it is taken in the morning and in the evening for 500 mg in a single dose for 5-10 days.
• "Aplomedin" is an antiviral, anti-inflammatory drug that is available in the form of a gel. It is applied to the affected area of the body several times during the day at regular intervals. Treatment of herpes of type 1 continues for 2-3 days.

You can enumerate the names of tablets, ointments and gels indefinitely, because they are now on sale is very much. In order to determine the most suitable drug for your case, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Herpes of type 2

This disease is called genital herpes. It has become extremely widespread. Once there was an opinion that every fifth person is infected with the second type of herpes virus. But to date, when new improved methods of diagnosing the disease have appeared, 70% of the population, mostly adults, are carriers of the herpes simplex virus type 2. Why are not large-scale actions taken to prevent the spread of the infection? Yes, because in most cases this disease is asymptomatic, and does not affect the health and well-being of a person.

If we compare viruses of two types of disease, then they are not much different. They are determined by the location in the human body. Herpes viruses of the second type occupy the sacral ganglia located in the pelvis. They on nerves can leave to a surface of a skin and to provoke rashes.

Herpes 2 types: symptoms of the disease

This ailment can manifest itself in different ways. But the most characteristic symptoms are the following conditions:

• Redness of the skin and mucous membranes.
• The appearance of bubbles with a clear liquid inside.

This virus is dangerous because it causes such diseases as meningitis, encephalitis. It can affect the newborn and the brain.

Genital herpes. Stages of development

This disease has a primary and secondary manifestation. Accordingly, they have different symptoms. In primary herpes they are usually not expressed. The virus, penetrating the body, is suppressed by the person's own immune system. Further, it settles in the nerve cells of the sacral plexus and slumbers. Many people do not have a virus throughout their life. The person will live up to an old age and and does not learn about presence of an infection in an organism. No visible changes occur.

There are cases when the virus, first entering the body, leaves serious consequences: the sexual organs swell, they develop a rash. This leads to skin damage. There is erosion and ulcers. After the course of treatment, the virus is successfully suppressed, but remains in the body in a dormant state.

Dangers of herpes of type 2

It happens that external manifestations of this virus are localized not only in the groin area. So, the symptoms can appear in the eye area or on the fingers. In any case, if there are external signs of herpes, you should immediately consult a doctor, as this disease is capable of:

• Lead to blindness, and complete.
• To cause difficulty in urinating.
• Reduce the sensitivity of the skin on the genitals and buttocks.
• To cause severe pain in the genital area.
• Destroy the tissues inside the body and the brain, if the human immunity is lowered. In this case, a lethal outcome is often observed.

Genital herpes. Herbal Treatment

When a person has herpes of type 2, how to treat it, that's the first question he is asked. The area of the virus is so intimate that the patient is uncomfortable when going to the doctor. But desperate situations do not happen. To help patients along with traditional medicine comes phytotherapy. We bring to your attention a few recipes of tinctures for lotions and oral administration:

• Herbs are taken: lemon balm, motherwort, raspberry and chamomile flowers, juniper fruits, thyme - four tablespoons each; St. John's wort, goristvet and wormwood - two tablespoons each. All components are mixed. This mixture in the amount of two tablespoons is poured with boiling water, two glasses, and the hour is insisted. The tincture is cooled and taken inside four times a day for a quarter of a glass.
• Well help baths with essential oils, lemon, eucalyptus, geranium and tea tree leaves. Duration of the procedure is 15 minutes.
• Effective means are the flowers of arnica. It is necessary to take 15 pieces, pour 0,5 l. Boiling water and insist for two hours. To the sore spots apply compresses from this tincture.
• Bodily kidneys help to remove swelling in affected areas. You need 15 grams of raw material to fill with milk in the amount of one glass and put on for five minutes. Then the mixture is cooled, wrapped in gauze and applied to the affected area.

Preventative measures to prevent herpes

• During the sexual act it is necessary to use a condom. Unprotected proximity between partners increases the risk of transmitting a disease to a woman by 10%. But the man from the partner gets infected only in 5% of cases.
• Carrying out prevention of type 1 disease, the risk of infection with the virus and the second type is reduced.
• If you carefully handle all the items used by the patient, herpes of type 1 and type 2 will not affect the rest of the family.
• When receiving "Tenofovir" during sexual contact, the risk of infection is reduced by 50%.

What is dangerous for type 1 disease in pregnancy?

The herpes virus of any type is very dangerous for a pregnant woman, since it can harm a fetus. A major threat is this infection during the very process of the birth of the baby, when he, passing through the birth canal, comes into contact with ulcers. In many cases, a caesarean section is used to save a child.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 in pregnant women manifests itself on the lips. This is an exacerbation of the dormant disease, which was in a latent form. During the period of gestation, the woman's organism undergoes hormonal changes that allow the virus to manifest itself. Herpes of type 1 during pregnancy can adversely affect the development of the fetus. For a woman, the risk of rashes on the face, which can lead to suppuration of the skin.

Fattening of the child in the period of the disease

Herpes of type 2 during pregnancy is more insidious and dangerous, despite the fact that it occurs much less often. He can declare himself swelling of the genitals and eruptions on them, and can proceed without apparent manifestations. At primary infection of the woman there is a big risk of transfer of disease to the child.

Primary and secondary herpes in pregnancy

This infectious disease is differently manifested and affects the body. Primary herpes of type 1 and type 2 in a pregnant woman is observed when she became infected after conception of the child. This form of the disease is most dangerous because of the absence of antibodies in the body of the future mother that suppress the infection. If the viruses pass through the placenta, then the rejection of the fetus may occur, which will lead to a miscarriage. The resulting infection leads to the development of pathologies of the spleen and the nervous system. The skin of the newborn can suffer. There are cases when an exhausted child is born dead.

In secondary herpes during pregnancy, the embryo suffers in extremely rare cases. The fact is that the mother's body actively produces antibodies, which prevent the infection from getting to the fetus. But if the placental functions are violated or its vessels are damaged, the development of antibodies can occur with deviations. They will behave themselves hostile to their own tissues, and not to the infected infection. In this case, the development of fetal pathologies is ensured.

Preventive maintenance of disease at pregnancy

The herpes virus even exacerbates from time to time even with a single ingestion. While mankind did not come up with such techniques, thanks to which it would be possible to get rid of the infection forever. Therefore, before planning a pregnancy, it is impossible to prevent the development of the disease.

In anticipation of the birth of a child abandon the addictions, if they had a place to be, engage in tempering and vitamin therapy. This will increase the protective functions of the body. It is advisable to be examined in the clinic. So, with serological analysis, it will be seen whether the first encounter of the organism with this virus. If so, then you can become pregnant. When a woman with frequent manifestations of the disease plans to give birth to a child, she should undergo a course of treatment with Acyclovir, multivitamins and other immunity-strengthening drugs.

A good effect is intravascular laser irradiation of blood before pregnancy. This procedure is carried out in the clinic and can reduce the number of viruses.

If antibodies to such a disease, as herpes of type 1 and type 2, are not found in the blood of a woman, this is a favorable situation for the fetus. But the future mother must observe all precautions in order not to harm the child. First of all, she needs to make sure that the partner does not have genital herpes. If the disease is present, then it is necessary to refrain from sexual intercourse even with the use of precautions.