Genital Herpes Test London

Genital Herpes is responsible for herpetic sores, which are painful blisters (fluid-filled bumps) that can break open and ooze fluid. A good number of people between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with this STD.

Causes of Genital Herpes

Two types of herpes simplex virus are responsible for genital herpes:

• HSV-1, which causes cold sores
• HSV-2, which usually is responsible for genital herpes

These viruses get into your body through your mucous membranes—the thin layers of tissue that lines the openings of your body. They can be found in your mouth, nose, and genital. Once inside your body, they attach themselves to your cells and stay in the nerve cells of your pelvis. Viruses adapt easily to their environment and multiply, which makes them difficult to treat.

HSV-1 or HSV-2 can be seen in infected person’s bodily fluids, including saliva; semen; and vaginal secretions.

Symptoms

Genital herpes is recognised with the appearance of blisters—a condition described as an outbreak. This first outbreak appears as early as two days, or as late as 30 days after contracting the virus.

General symptoms for males and females

• Aches in your muscle
• Blisters on the around the genitals
• Unusual discharge from the vagina
• Blisters in the mouth, or anywhere else in contact with the infected areas
• Itching or tingling of the infected regions before the appearance of blisters
• Swollen lymph, headaches, body aches, and fever
• Nausea or sickness

Babies born with genital herpes have symptoms which include ulcers on the face, body, and genitals. Other severe complications for babies can be blindness, brain damage, or death.

At STI Clinic London, we take precautionary measures to prevent your baby from contracting this STD.

Diagnosis

We perform a visual examination of the herpes sores. It can also be diagnosed through laboratory testing. We can take your blood sample to diagnose herpes simplex virus before you experience an outbreak. Make an appointment with us if you think you have been exposed to genital herpes, even if you are not experiencing any symptoms yet.

Medications

We recommend antiviral drugs to help speed up the healing time of your sores and reduce pain. You can take this medication at the first sign of an outbreak (tingling, itching, and other symptoms) to reduce the symptoms. We also prescribe preventive medications for those not yet infected.

We advise the use of mild cleansers when bathing or showering in warm water plus other home care guidelines,

For pregnant women, we offer pregnancy-safe treatments before, during, and after your delivery to ensure a healthy delivery. In the long-term, we recommend safe sex practice and the use of condoms.

See us today to get tested and for more information on managing your outbreak and possible treatment plans and procedures.