Herpes
- Created by: katiewho
- Created on: 14-01-16 08:56
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- Herpes
- What is it?
- Cause: herpes simplex virus
- STI
- Long Term
- Affect any mucous membrane/ moist lining
- NO CURE
- Can lie dormant in the body
- Triggers activate the virus
- Outbreaks are shorter and less severe over time
- Causes
- Passed to others through intimate sexual contact
- Symptoms
- Small blisters - burst to leave open red sores on genitals
- Blisters and ulcers on the cervix
- Pain when you pass urine
- Fever
- Headaches
- Swollen glands
- Tingling/ burning sensation before blisters appear
- Treatment
- Antiviral tablets prevent HSV from multiplying
- Anaesthetic cream/ pain killing cream for blisters
- Paracetamol
- Suppressive treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Avoid sharing towels/ flannels
- Always use a condom
- Can't have sex with partner until it's treated
- PIESF
- Physical
- Abstain from sex
- Intellectual
- More educated about STI
- Learn how to self-manage and limit outbreaks
- Emotional
- Embarrasses/ ashamed
- Upset/ worried/ anxious
- Social
- Difficult to start new sexual relationships
- Difficult to talk to friends about health
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