Cold sores, (fever blisters), are caused by herpes simplex virus 1, a disease related to but different from the virus that causes genital herpes. Cold sores or fever blisters first appear 3 to 10 days after being expose to the virus and will last up to 3 to 4 weeks. This virus will remain permanently in the body, and will move up into the nervous system that is close to the lips and will lie dormant there. Once the person got fever or a cold other viral infection it will be triggered... Read Full Story
Cold sores, or fever blisters, are caused by herpes simples virus 1 (HSV-1), which is related to but different from the virus that causes genital herpes. Cold sores first appear three to ten days after exposure to the virus and may last up to three weeks. The virus then remains permanently in the body, and moves into the nervous system close to the lips. It will lie dormant there until triggered by fever, a cold other viral infection, exposure to sun and wind, stress, menstruation, high... Read Full Story
You can usually get rid of a cold sore naturally within ten days or so. Many people choose to wait out their cold sores, just ignoring them until they go away. While that is OK for some, othewrs want to treat them straight away. There are many different types of cold sore treatment available, from antiviral pills to over the counter and prescription creams. Many people also use conventional pain relievers like aspirin and acetaminophen as cold sore treatment.
Often on the first outbreak... Read Full Story
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease with scientists estimating that more than 3 to 4 million new cases occur each year! These increases add up to more new infections than any other STD. The most unfortunate aspect is that the disease is avoidable if preventive measures are taken when sexually active. It is caused by a bacterium that is transmitted by sexual contact. Any sexual contact that causes your mucous membrane to get in touch with infected secretion may cause... Read Full Story
Genital Herpes is contracted and transmitted through sexual contact, which is what makes it a sexually transmitted disease. The blisters don't have to be present in order to spread the virus, making it hard to control because you never know if your sexual partner is carrying the STD. Genital herpes affects people in many different ways. Some people don’t notice any symptoms at all or have such mild signs that they don’t suspect they have an infection. Genital herpes is an STI that causes... Read Full Story
Cold Sores are tiny, excruciating blisters in red or purple tones generally appearing on the outer rim of the lip on merely one side. Cold sores could surface as a single or a cluster formation and at times are fluid inundated. Though known as cold sores or at times fever blisters, they are not fever or cold related. Cold sores are not alike canker sores that are tiny whitish sores mostly observed in the interiors of the mouth.
Cold Sores Causes
Herpes is the reason behind cold sores... Read Full Story
There are a lot of myths out there about sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. These myths are simply untrue and can be very harmful if you believe them. Here are a two of those myths and why they are not true. Perhaps the most significant myth associated with sexually transmitted diseases is that a person can have safe sex. The term "safe sex" has been used with abandon by many well intentioned people in recent years. However, the reality is that by using the term safe sex, some people... Read Full Story
By Pat Lowe A cold sore is the manifestation of the herpes simplex virus. There are many different symptoms of this condition and some of them indicate the onset of the cold sore long before the actual blisters come out. Cold sore symptoms may not be as specific to the infection as some people would like. Some of the symptoms may be too general or common and can indicate the onset of several other conditions also. When the actual symptoms of the cold sore comes, the individual may then see... Read Full Story
A cold sore is the manifestation of the herpes simplex virus. There are many different symptoms of this condition and some of them indicate the onset of the cold sore long before the actual blisters come out. Cold sore symptoms may not be as specific to the infection as some people would like. Some of the symptoms may be too general or common and can indicate the onset of several other conditions also. When the actual symptoms of the cold sore comes, the individual may then see or diagnose... Read Full Story
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are a group of illnesses that are transmitted between people through sexual contact. The diseases can be very serious, causing health issues that can even result in death. There are over 12 million people from all social groups and all ages that contract STDs every year. This large number is a clear indication that there is a lack of awareness and information. The following are the 6 most common STDs and STIs found in the United States. For more... Read Full Story
