What is Herpes?
Herpes is defined as a contagious infection that is caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two common types of the virus: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2).
Type one is commonly known as herpes of the mouth because it causes cold sores (fever blisters) around the mouth and lips and inside the mouth.
Herpes type 2 is most commonly referred to as genital herpes, an STD (sexually transmitted disease).
Herpes can be spread from person to person through direct contact. HSV1 can be spread through kissing, sharing drinks and eating utensils and other items that come into contact with the sores.
HSV2 is spread through intimate sexual contact with someone who is infected with the virus. A mother with genital herpes can spread it to her baby if she delivers vaginally while she has an active outbreak.
80 Million people in the United States alone are believed to have this virus and there are many more in other parts of the world.
The herpes simplex virus can exist in two different stages:
1] The Active stage, when lesions are growing on the skin.
2] The Latent stage when the virus is lying dormant in the nervous system.
Type one is commonly known as herpes of the mouth because it causes cold sores (fever blisters) around the mouth and lips and inside the mouth.
Herpes type 2 is most commonly referred to as genital herpes, an STD (sexually transmitted disease).
Herpes can be spread from person to person through direct contact. HSV1 can be spread through kissing, sharing drinks and eating utensils and other items that come into contact with the sores.
HSV2 is spread through intimate sexual contact with someone who is infected with the virus. A mother with genital herpes can spread it to her baby if she delivers vaginally while she has an active outbreak.
80 Million people in the United States alone are believed to have this virus and there are many more in other parts of the world.
The herpes simplex virus can exist in two different stages:
1] The Active stage, when lesions are growing on the skin.
2] The Latent stage when the virus is lying dormant in the nervous system.
Research has been conducted on Gigartina 4 in treating the Herpes Simplex Virus revealing that it stimulates an immune response that fights the virus and keeps it at bay.
