Characteristics of genital herpes

  Genital herpes (Gh) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus and is characterized by blisters or vesicles on the skin mucosa of the genital or perianal area, often accompanied by a tingling or burning sensation. This disease presents the following important features: 1, can not be cured Currently commonly used anti-herpes virus drugs are specific to the herpes virus, these drugs inhibit viral replication, early application can significantly reduce symptoms, shorten the course of the disease, prevent complications, reduce detoxification, reduce infectious; long-term application can prevent or reduce recurrence. But the latent virus can not play a role, can not remove the latent virus, so the disease can not be cured at present.  When the immunity of the body is reduced, the latent herpes simplex virus will be reactivated and cause recurrence. The frequency of recurrence varies from person to person and is related to the infected virus subtype and the body’s immune status, but the frequency of recurrence decreases over time. Common triggering factors include colds, exertion, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, exposure to ultraviolet light, etc. Some female patients are prone to relapse during menstruation.  3, infectious This disease is a sexually transmitted disease, in addition to transmission through sexual contact, during pregnancy may be infected fetus or newborn. In early pregnancy, if primary genital herpes occurs, it may cause fetal infection, resulting in miscarriage or fetal malformation; in late pregnancy, if primary infection or recurrence occurs, it may cause neonatal infection, resulting in neonatal death or serious sequelae 4. asymptomatic detoxification In addition to being contagious during the onset of the disease, it may also detoxify outward when asymptomatic, causing transmission. In fact, most genital herpes is contracted by patients with asymptomatic detoxification.