Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that comes in two versions. Herpes simplex I (HSV I) is often called a cold sore and occurs on the mouth. A very high percentage of people living on the earth have herpes simplex I. Most commonly, herpes simplex I is spread by kissing. A few weeks after infection cold sores appear. However, not everyone gets symptoms. Personally, I took a comprehensive HIV & STD testing in Plano from Any Lab Test Now and found out that I carry the herpes simplex I virus. However, I have never had a cold sore. Although a cold sore does not have to be present for someone to be contagious, the virus does have to be active in their DNA. The problem is that no one knows when the virus is active if they do not have symptoms.
2/3rd Dallas has Herpes
Herpes simplex II (HSV II) is also known as genital herpes. There are also a very high percentage of people living in Dallas with herpes. I believe the figure is between 66%-75% of sexually active individuals. Herpes II can cause symptoms on the mouth as well as the genitals. Small blisters appear approximately two weeks after infection. Once again, not all people infected with HSV II have symptoms. An STD test is the only way to truly know. It was believed up until a few years ago that herpes was only contagious when signs and symptoms are present. Research has proven this theory wrong. Similar to HSV I, it is also possible to be a carrier and to never have a herpes outbreak.
The only way to truly know if you have herpes is to take a STD Test. Dallas has many options where you can get tested. I suggest Any Lab Test North Dallas if you live in that area. The herpes I & II test costs only $49 ($39 with their website coupon) and you can be in-and-out in 15 minutes. The best part is that they do not ask for identification. I even used the name “Mickey Mouse”. You get the results in 24-48hrs.
Although there is currently no cure for herpes you do have many options. There are medications that will eliminate the symptoms and prevent outbreak. I believe there is soon to be released a once a day pill that will prevent outbreak as well as make the virus inactive. Making the virus inactive will prevent others from becoming infected.
1 Comment for Is there a cure for Herpes?
Devin | October 6, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Hi.
I just turned 20 years old, I am a female and I have herpes.
Although I have only been sexually active with ONE person, I still became a victim of this horrible disease.
I believe that everything happens for a reason and I believe that I have gone through this to help prevent this infection from happening to other young girls like me in the Dallas area.
Please email me and let me know if there is anything I can do.
I have really been trying to look into somewhere I can maybe go to different schools and talk to teen girls about STD’s.
Thanks,
Devin.