20% Of The Population Have A Herpes Virus
Author: Keith George

Herpes is a kind of viral infection. There are two herpes
simplex viruses. Herpes Simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes
Simplex type 2 (HSV-2). These viruses however look identical
under microscope and both are capable of infecting mouth and
genitals. Though the immune system of the body fights back
against this menace, gradually the battle grows intense and as
a result there are heavy losses by both the herpes virus and
the immune system. Then the body becomes less capable of
defending itself from attacks of other viruses.

After getting into a skin cell the virus starts multiplying.
Then the skin becomes red, sensitive and soon afterwards one or
more blisters or bumps appear. The blister opens, heals as new
skin tissue forms. During the first outbreak the area is
painful and may burn or itch. Flu like symptoms may also be
common..

About 20% or over 50 million people are infected with genital
virus in America. Each year millions of americans are diagnosed
with genital herpes and young teens are found to be largely
affected. Studies show that among every five American adults
one is inflicted by the virus. Most of the people are unaware
that they are affected by the virus.

Genital herpes is a contagious disease. The virus that affects
the genital of men and women are characterized by recurrent
clusters of vesicles and lesions at the genital areas. Herpes
is a nuisance and it can make one emotionally traumatic. Herpes
patients should try to keep the herpes virus under control.
However, supporting the immune system should be the first
target. Weak immune system is prone to outbreak.

Research is still going on for discovery of effective herpes
vaccine. Though some vaccines like polio, small pox had been
used to prevent the HSV occurrence, they had no effect. Now one
has to depend upon the anti viral therapy. Isoniplex Isopinosine
is used in 56 countries. It has an antiviral action and more
significantly it has the ability to stimulate the body´s immune
response. Certain drugs can reduce the frequency and duration of
an outbreak. One can eliminate the risk of getting herpes by not
having sexual intercourse with someone infected.

However if infected then the infected area should be kept clean
and as dry as possible. This will help in the process of natural
healing. Doctors often recommend warm showers in order to
cleanse the infected area. Then the area should be dried with
hair dryer. In order to prevent chaffing, the infected person
should avoid tight fitting garments. Creams and lotions might
be irritating.

A total approach to nutrition can be useful. There is no
necessity of avoiding fat if it has a low lysine/arginine ratio
and only a few milligram of arginine in it.


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