Understanding Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2: Symptoms and Risks

1. Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV 1)

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) is one of the causes of skin herpes. This virus can spread quickly and cause oral (mouth) herpes. Not only in the mouth but can also occur in the genitals (genitals). This can happen when having sexual intercourse through oral.

HSV 1 can be transmitted through simple direct contact. From herpes sufferers to healthy people. Through kisses, wear, cutlery, lipstick, and other cosmetics. HSV 1 can also be transmitted from people who have asymptomatic HSV 1 infection.

Symptoms of HSV 1 infection or oral herpes:

– Beginning with fever, muscle aches, and weakness.

– Appears pain, itching, burning or prickling at the site of infection.

– Then a blister appears, which is a skin lesion like a blister that breaks and dries up in a few days.

– The burst blister causes painful wounds. If it occurs in the mouth, it can interfere with eating.

2. Herpes Simplex Virus Tipe 2 (HSV 2)

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV 2) also causes skin herpes. It is generally the cause of genital herpes. This virus can be spread through contact with sores with herpes. For example during sexual intercourse and mothers to their babies during childbirth.

Both HSV 1 and HSV 2 can become latent infections in nerve cells. This infection is very at risk of reappearing. Especially when someone has a fever, injury, stress, and menstruation.

Risk of getting infected with HSV 2:

Female gender.

– Multiple sexual partners.

– Have a low immune system.

– Currently experiencing sexually transmitted diseases other than herpes.

– Having sexual intercourse at a young age.

Symptoms of genital herpes sufferers:

– Itching.

– Pain when urinating.

– Discharge from the vagina.

– The appearance of a lump in the groin.

– The appearance of painful sores on the genitals, buttocks, anus, or thighs.

– In men, herpes can cause dry, sore, and itchy penile skin.