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Oct 13, 2021
Some people do not know that Herpes is a viral disease, and others do not know that it is of two types and represented in acronyms such as HSV. Well, Herpes is a virus, and there are HSV-1 and HSV-2 types of herpes viruses. That there are types of Herpes does not mean they are different in symptoms and effects; the symptoms are the same. However, they occur in different parts of the body. For example, the symptoms of a cluster of blisters or rashes are the same and usually occur some days or a few after the infection.
Herpes is a skin-to-skin infectious disease that usually occurs when an open infected skin comes in contact with another skin. Herpes is considered a sexually transmitted disease because it often occurs during sexual intercourse or oral sex even. It is often advised that people wear protection to avoid contracting this disease; however, this disease can be contracted even when there is protection. In addition, the protection may not cover places where the person has an opening and would therefore not prevent the spread of the illness.
The two types of Herpes are spread in the same way and have the same symptoms. The difference between the two types lies in the area of the body where they affect; while HSV-1 occurs around the face, usually close to the mouth, HSV-2 occurs close to the genitals and the individual's buttocks. Herpes is a skin-contact illness that can also be transmitted through body fluids like sperm, blood, and saliva. Thus, unlike the majority of sexual illnesses, Herpes can be transmitted through saliva. The one caused by saliva results in clusters of blisters around the mouth or on the lips and the mouth of the infected some days after the infection. For contact with body fluids close to the genitals, there are clusters of blisters close to the genitals of the infected person.
There is no big difference between the two types of herpes infection. No one is more fatal than the other. That one happens around the face, and the other happens close to the genitals does not mean they can be considered differently and judged like that. Their symptoms are the same, and they also have the same intensity. Thus, it would be best to have this in mind as you seek a date as a person living with HSV-1/HSV-2 or a person who is willing to date someone living with Herpes.
The important thing to note is that the herpes-positive person should consider treatment or be on treatment constantly to prevent the spread of the illness. Therefore, in picking a partner, friend, or lover, the person living with Herpes should have made a series of efforts to treat the illness and prevent its spread. In any case or most cases, the herpes-positive person has to break down or state the treatment procedure with his friends and lovers.
MPWH.com helps put HSV singles through this as it offers them a platform to connect to themselves and discuss this matter. If you are Herpes positive and confused about whether the herpes infection type affects your relationship, you should join our platform now!
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