What’s the cause of genital herpes?
Theories abound regarding the causes or origins of genital herpes but everything always come down to two specific viruses: herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2. AIDS patients are often infected by HSV and so experience chronic symptoms of genital herpes. How is the virus responsible for genital herpes transmitted? As genital herpes is a viral disease (but not airborne), this means it can be transmitted through skin to skin contact – including acts of intimacy – and when parts affected by genital herpes have contact with parts of another person that results into exchange of bodily fluids. What are the symptoms of genital herpes? When you have contact with someone suffering from genital herpes – it doesn’t matter if it’s HSV 1 or 2 – the first signs or symptoms of genital herpes is systemic or affects the whole body. Common genital herpes symptoms include fever, muscle aches and pain as well as lack or absence of appetite. Something to look forward to: according to statistics, half of thos
