Herpes on the body

Herpes on the body is considered one of the most common viral diseases. According to statistical data, from 65 to 90% of the world population is affected by this ailment. Herpetic disease is the second most common after hepatitis. The disease is characterized by a variety of its manifestation, the chronic nature of the flow, as well as the variety of ways of distribution.

To its simplest form refers to "fever" or "cold" on the lips.

Many experienced symptoms accompanying herpes on the skin. The disease manifests by itching or pricking, the formation of bubbles and crusts. During the illness, unimportant well-being, bad sleep and deterioration of appetite are noted. In some cases, the temperature may rise.

Avoiding infection is not easy. Usually herpes on the body appears as a result of infection by airborne droplets in childhood. Infection can also occur with direct contact with the personal things of the carrier (clothing, towels, handkerchiefs), with blood transfusions. Isolation of the virus occurs during the acute development of the disease. During this period, characteristic bubbles form. Later they burst, and in their place eroding cracks develop. Vesicles can be of various shapes.

Often in women and men, herpes on the body occurs in the genital area. In such cases, infection occurs sexually.

There can be herpes on the abdomen, back, on the nose, on the mucous membranes, the head. Experts have eight types of infection that provoke the disease.

Herpes on the body is quite easy to treat. However, finally get rid of the disease is impossible. Primary infection can be asymptomatic. As a rule, after infection, immunity is formed, or the latent state of the virus persists for life on the skin. To avoid exacerbation, it is recommended to brew the root of Echinacea or take it in tablets. This will help improve immunity.

The fact is that once caught virus in the body, it remains in it forever. From time to time, it may or may not manifest itself at all. In other words, while the body does not have optimal conditions for its development and manifestation, the herpes will "doze". In medical practice, there were cases when the carrier of the virus did not feel the symptoms of the disease at all.

Exacerbation of the disease can occur as a result of frequent stress, hypothermia, or due to infectious lesions.

To provoking factors also include the use of alcohol. In women, the infection can occur during the menstrual period.

According to experts, herpes should not be attributed to harmless ailments. The virus can provoke the development of cervical or prostate cancer. In addition, herpes has a negative effect on the course of pregnancy. In some cases, the infection can cause a miscarriage or ugliness of the newborn. In practice, cases have also been recorded when herpes affected the lungs or bladder.

As a rule, herpetic disease does not pass independently. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a specialist and undergo a prescribed therapeutic course. Traditional treatment consists in the use of antiviral drugs and increased immunity.

Many patients are very careless about herpes on their body. At the same time, they can treat their ulcers, not caring, however, about the safety of people around them.

In an organism with a weakened defense, an ideal environment is created for the development of the disease. With the periodic appearance of symptoms of the disease, in the first place, you should pay attention to improving immunity. The best prevention of herpes on the body, of course, is careful compliance with personal hygiene.