« Sexually transmitted viral disease, genital herpes works on the same model as cold sores or cold sores », Explains dermatologist Bruno Halioua. ” Once contracted, the virus falls asleep in the nerves or ganglia and can reappear in flare-ups when you are a little tired, stressed or sick. », Explains the specialist. Very contagious sexually, this type of herpes can also be contracted after genital oral sex. ” If there is a sexual relationship that involves the mouth of one of the partners and a sex, and that partner has a cold sore in the mouth, transmission to the sex parts is quite possible. », Warns Bruno Halioua.
How does genital herpes manifest itself?
As with cold sores, the latter announces itself through itching and tingling on the sex or anus. ” Very quickly small blisters appear in clumps. There is also a burning sensation and persistent discomfort He adds. ” In some cases, the inflammation may be more severe and localize inside the vagina or on the anus. It then takes 7 to 10 days to heal from a genital herpes which may, at any time, recur », Continues the doctor. The best way to prevent genital herpes is to avoid having sex with someone who is having an outbreak.
Treating genital herpes during pregnancy
« If you have ever had one or more genital herpes, it is important to inform your doctor and establish regular follow-up with him throughout your pregnancy. “Strongly recommends Bruno Halioua. ” Because if the mother transmits her disease to a newborn during childbirth, the consequences can be serious. It would be a neonatal herpes which can cause: lesions of the skin, mucous membranes, high fever, damage to the eyes and nervous system of the baby He adds. Even though the virus transmission in the newborn only represents about twenty cases per year in France, vigilance is required. It is therefore important to inform the obstetrician gynecologist of the mother’s history of genital herpes, so that he can adopt preventive measures strict.