Herpes is not Always A Sexual Disease

Herpeshave long been regarded as a "dirty" disease because it is associated with unhealthy sexual activity. In fact, not all herpes diseases are caused by  sexual activity.

Jo, private sector employees aged 24 years, was itching and burning in the crotch. Tersundut blistered skin felt like fire. Once seen, it seems that part overgrown pimple like smallpox. "It feels sore and hot. Touched underwear just very sore," said Jo.

Feeling uncomfortable with the sensation of burning and itching, he went to the doctor. What a surprise when the results of the examination the doctor said she was exposed to herpes. As far as he knew, herpes is a disease-that is transmitted through sexual activity. "In fact, I never engage in sexual activity with someone else," said Jo.

Continued smallpox"In fact, not all herpes disease caused by unhealthy sexual activity. So the notion that herpes is always caused by sexual activity is wrong," said Dr. Midi Haryani, Sp.KK, skin and venereal specialist of  Hermina Jatinegara Hospital.

In the medical world, herpes is another form of smallpox. It is an inflammation of the skin characterized by the formation of water bubbles in groups.

Described by Dr. Midi, herpes divided into major groups, namely herpes simplex or genital herpes and shingles. Genital herpes is an infection or inflammation of the skin, especially in the genitals, caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (VHS).

"Herpes is attached to the public perception, which is transmitted through sexual activity that is not healthy," said Dr.Midi. Genital herpes can be experienced by anyone, most patients or their partner had a history of sexual intercourse with another person.

The good news is that circumcised men have a lower risk of genital herpes because the mucus membranes become thickened and normal skin, making it more difficult to catch the men who are uncircumcised, thin mucus membranes.

Meanwhile, herpes zoster or shingles is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus. Bubble liquid shingles can occur anywhere throughout the body. "It could appear on the buttocks, on the cheeks, in hand, even in the forehead. Usually emergence in place-that's it, it will not move or spread to other places," said Dr. Midi.Types of herpes, also known by the name of chicken snakes are called advanced disease chickenpox. Because the same type of virus that attacks. It's just that, in herpes zoster, fluid bubbles larger and clustered in certain parts. Anyone who has had chicken pox potentially exposed to herpes zoster.

Do not get busted What is important in dealing with herpes is to keep the fluid-filled bubbles that do not burst. One way could be to give the powder to help lubricate the skin."If it broke, it could be a gateway for other bacteria. This makes no secondary infections that occur in addition to herpes," said Dr. Midi.

Therapy to deal with herpes is antiviral drugs. These drugs acyclovir suitable to cure herpes. Actually that is important in dealing with herpes is to convince the patient to want to check themselves to see a doctor. Because, if it is suspected he was suffering from herpes, the patient will usually be embarrassed or feel uncomfortable if it had to go.

"Better get to treat yourself to a doctor, the disease can also be transmitted to a partner," said Dr. Midi. "Moreover, herpes can also be transmitted to newborns." In pregnant women, herpes can be healed before birth time of delivery. If it comes hereditary, he said, could lead to defects in the eyes of meningitis in infants.

One thing to remember, herpes can recur despite treatment. "When the bubble of fluid is lost, it does not mean the virus is gone. Herpes virus is still present in the body, they hide in the spinal cord and wait for an opportunity to strike back," said Dr. Midi.

Various causes can be the culprit of herpes come back. The most common is immune deficiencies. Conditions tired mind such as stress, can also trigger the return of herpes.