HPV vs. Herpes: Know The Differences
Published September 18th, 2020 According to the WHO, there are over 30 types of pathogens that are transmitted through sexual contact. Of these 30, 8 of them are known to cause sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), both curable and incurable. In this article, we’ll be talking about two incurable viral infections in human papillomavirus (HPV) and […]
Frequent or Burning Urination: Is this Herpes?
Published August 17th, 2020 When one of our bodily functions stops working as expected, it can be quite alarming. Urination is one of those essential functions necessary to keep us alive. It involves expelling liquid waste from our body in the form of urine, or pee, as it is more commonly known. For most, the […]
Avoid These Foods If You Have Cold Sores
Published August 17th, 2020 Cold sores are a telltale symptom of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). In addition to being painful, they can also be embarrassing for many. The exact cause of an outbreak is still a toss-up. They’re often triggered by sunlight, excessive stress, or contact with someone who has cold sores. Foods To […]
Disseminated Herpes: Definition, Cause, Symptoms and Treatments
Published August 17th, 2020 Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is an especially widespread virus across the world. It has two main subtypes in HSV-1 (oral herpes) and HSV-2 (genital herpes). HSV is incurable, making it a virus that sticks with you lifelong. However, most carriers of the virus, symptomatic and asymptomatic alike, maintain healthy and fulfilling […]
Can Herpes Stop You From Getting Pregnant?
Published August 1st, 2020 Getting diagnosed with Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) can be overwhelming for some, but they’re not the end of the world. Many of these STDs are easily treatable and not life-threatening. However, if you leave them unchecked, they could compromise your health, fertility, and pregnancy. STDs vs. […]
Toothpaste for Cold Sores: Does It Work?
Published July 31st, 2020 Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of, if not, the most widespread STI in the world today. Statistics show that about 2 in 3 people under fifty years old will have HSV-1 or oral herpes. HSV-2, more commonly known as genital herpes, affects every 1 in 8 people. Herpes symptoms can […]
How to Tell If It’s a Herpes Rash
Published July 31st, 2020 Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most widespread infections in the world. There are generally two types of herpes, type 1 and type 2. HSV-1 is the less severe of the two, coming in the form of oral sores. Type 1 affects about 67% of people under the age […]
Everything You Need to Know About Dog Herpes
Published July 17th, 2020 Here’s a not so fun fact. There are over 100 known types of Herpesvirus that exist in the world. “That’s terrifying!” Not as much as you think. Research suggests that only 8 of those routinely infect humans. One of those types is canine herpes virus or CHV, for short. As its […]
Best Hygiene Practices If You Have Genital Herpes
Published June 17th, 2020 Despite the fear surrounding the disease, herpes is not life-threatening. It merely causes an inconvenience (albeit a terrible one). But because of the social stigma associated with it, the psychological trauma it brings is often worse than the physical symptoms. It’s common for herpes patients to experience depression, anxiety, and social […]
