RedSavageSlave -> RE: Mmmm...no one like me I see (i.e. HSV) (12/12/2006 6:43:42 PM)
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ORIGINAL: darksdesire HSV is so prevalent. I've known so many people who have it, although not a lover. It's manageable, and I really doubt that it would keep me from being with someone I desired. There are ways to work around it and protect one's partner. I just don't see it as a big deal. This is taken from an information website on HSV quote:
Other Considerations Pregnancy Herpes viruses can be transmitted to a newborn during vaginal delivery in mothers infected with herpes viruses, especially if the mother has active lesions in the vagina at the time of delivery. If you do have active lesions at that time, delivery by cesarean section (often called C-section) will be recommended to avoid infecting your baby. [image]http://www.umm.edu/altmed/Images/top.gif[/image] Special Populations Newborn baby – herpes infections contracted during delivery from the mother can lead to meningitis, herpes infection in the blood, chronic skin infection, and may even be fatal. If your immune system is suppressed (from, for example, human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], receipt of chemotherapy for cancer, long term use of high doses of steroids, or use of medications that intentionally suppress the immune system such as following organ transplant) are more likely to suffer from complications of herpes and are more likely to have severe, frequent outbreaks. [image]http://www.umm.edu/altmed/Images/top.gif[/image] Warnings and Precautions If you are diagnosed with genital herpes, you should be tested for other sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea. [image]http://www.umm.edu/altmed/Images/top.gif[/image] Prognosis and Complications Herpes is a chronic, recurrent infection. The initial symptoms usually appear within 1 to 3 weeks of exposure to the virus and last 7 to 10 days (for oral lesions), 7 to 14 days (for genital lesions). Usually the number of outbreaks is greatest in the first year and higher for HSV-2 genital lesions than HSV-1 oral lesions. Each year after that, the number of outbreaks typically diminishes and they become progressively less severe. But, you can never completely get rid of the virus. Complications of herpes include: - Herpetic keratitis – herpes infection of the eye leading to scaring within the cornea and possible blindness
- Persistent herpes infection, without lesion-free periods
- Herpes infection in the esophagus
- Herpes infection of the liver which can lead to cirrhosis (liver failure)
- Encephalitis and/or meningitis – serious brain infections
- Lung infection
- Eczema herpetiform – widespread herpes across the skin
As you can see...it IS more than just an occasional outbreak. It can be much much more. So why would you assume that anyone should be less concerned over their health just because it is no big deal to you?
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