Prevention steps for Herpes with
 
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Herpes virus is prevalent worldwide. And is very contagious therefore it becomes very important to follow some prevention steps to reduce transmission and control the recurrent outbreaks. Some greatly effective preventive measures are discussed here:

This picture depicts a common lesion when the HSV-1 infects a region near the eye.

• If you are having symptoms take a bath daily if possible take twice a day. Change the cloths with each bath to reduce virus overload to the minimum.

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Skin to Skin contact:

• The moment you see any visible symptoms like a cold sore or lesions, don't make any type of direct skin to skin contact with other people link by kissing.

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Sexual Activity:

• In the past oral herpes was believed to caused by HSV 1 and genital herpes by HSV 2 but now a growing number of new genital herpes cases are seen to caused by HSV 1, this means that oral to genital infections are on a rise.
• While having an oral herpes or genital herpes outbreak you should not engage in any sexual activity until all signs have faded. However, it is difficult to tell that at what time a person is not contagious after the symptoms have healed.
• If you accidentally touch a sore or lesion then avoid touching other body parts like eyes, nose, genitals or mouth. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. If you need to touch the lesions or sores then touch them after washing your hands.

Condoms:

• However, practicing abstinence during an outbreak is best measure to prevent transmission of herpes virus to the partner during sexual activity. Condoms are a good protection during these periods provided they are unbroken and remain in place.
• When there are no symptoms present, using a barrier or latex condoms for genital to genital contact or while performing oral sex can reduce the risk of contracting herpes from either way. But they aren't 100 percent effective in preventing the spread of herpes. Infection may occur form herpes lesions which touch the uncovered skin areas like scrotum & fingers. One important related point: Microbicides and Spermicides are of no use.

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Medications:

• Medication play an important role in preventing herpes infections and frequent outbreaks. Couples may have sexual relationships for years without letting the virus to  be transmitted by using antiviral medicines. Medications such as Choraphor, Acyclovir, Famvir, Valtrex have shown to reduce the risk of herpes transmission.

Tight Fitting Clothes:

• Wearing tight under garments can make frequent genital herpes recurrences. As such loose fitting clothes are advised to be worn.

Sunlight:

• Ultra violet rays in the sunlight is known to re-activate herpes infections. Avoid any long exposure to direct sunlight. Activities like sun bathing or tanning should be avoided to the maximum. Wear some hat or apply some sun screen creams, lotions of factor 25 or higher.

Proper Diet and Dietary Supplements:

• Take healthy diet and dietary supplements, this boosts the immune system thereby helping your body to prevent any infection in the first place and if infection does takes place then strong immune system try's to keep the outbreaks suppressed. Stimulators for the Immune system have shown to benefit many people with both genital and oral herpes.
• Some people experience increased outbreaks on having excessive amounts of alcohol or caffeine limit there intake.

There are some circumstances which stimulate an outbreak such as:

• Illness.
• Fatigue.
• Emotional or Physical stress.
• Surgical traumas.
• Medicines constituting of steroids like used in asthma patients.

The frequency of such outbreaks can be minimized through adequate nutrition, exercise and stress management.

Lastly, try to learn as much as you can about herpes, and share the knowledge with your spouse or partner.