The Herpes Simplex 2 virus or the HSV 2 causes the
genital herpes illness. It is a sexually transmitted
disease that affects a huge number of sexually active
people in the US and in other parts of the world.
Actually it is among the most common sexually transmitted
diseases to affect mankind. The disease is spread
from one affected individual to another through oral,
anal and regular sex. But Herpes Simplex 2 is not
spread by kissing, masturbation and even through lip-to-lip
kissing. Though Herpes Simplex 2 primarily causes
the genital herpes illness, in some cases even HSV
1 (which causes the cold sore disease) can be the
culprit. The symptoms of cold sore as seen in and
around the lip, inside of the mouth, on the face and
on the eyes. But when an affected individual performs
oral sex, then he or she may pass on the HSV 1 virus
to another, and the other person will then get the
genital herpes illness.
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The critical thing about the Herpes Simplex 2 virus
is that over the last two decades or so, there has
been an increase of 30% or so in the number of cases
that has been reported. The disease is clearly on
the rise, at least in the US.
Cases of Herpes Simplex 2 are more common than most
people believe they are. According to one survey,
the disease was noticed in as many as 21.9% people
aged 12 years or above. Interestingly, women seem
to be more affected by Herpes Simplex 2 than men.
More cases has also been noticed among blacks, people
who are less educated and poverty stricken, have a
history of cocaine use, and among seniors too. However
the reported cases of Herpes Simplex 2 are rapidly
increasing among white teenagers.
Though in most cases the Herpes Simplex 2 virus causes
no major health hazards apart from the lesions and
the inconveniences, and the inability to engage in
intercourse when affected, but in some rare cases,
the Herpes Simplex 2 virus has also been known to
cause cervical cancer. And when this happens it definitely
becomes a serious issue. So the disease should never
be neglected.
Since this is a genital disease, the symptoms of
Herpes Simplex 2 are obviously seen in the genital
areas of men and women. In men it is seen on the penis,
the butt and on the inside of the things. In women
it is seen inside or outside of the vagina, on the
clitoris, in and around the anus and also on the inner
parts of the thigh region.
The symptoms of Herpes Simplex 2 start to be seen
after about 2 weeks from getting infected. It all
begins with a burning or an itching feeling. There
may also be some pain in the affected part. Headache
and fever might also be early warnings. Men often
find problems urinating, and women see a discharge
from the vagina. After this the glands in the genital
region become swollen.
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