How is genital herpes transmitted

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Recently, I always feel that my vulva is very uncomfortable. There are several small herpes around my vulva and anus. Some of them have purulent fluid outflow. I feel very painful and itchy. I went to the hospital to have a relevant examination. The doctor said it was genital herpes and gave me medication. Then immediately for treatment, the situation is slightly better, let's talk about how genital herpes infection.

How is genital herpes transmitted

Route 1: sexual contact. This route of transmission is the main route of transmission, accounting for more than 90% of patients. It includes sexual intercourse, warm kissing, and hugging. Genital skin and mucous membrane thin, rich blood vessels, sexual intercourse in a state of extreme congestion, sexual friction can cause subtle damage, for the invasion of the virus to create conditions.

Route 2: indirect contact infection. In daily life, the clothes, daily necessities, toilet and bath towel worn by the patients may be contaminated by the secretions of the patients and carry genital herpes virus. Healthy people who live closely with the patients with genital herpes are easy to be infected when they come into contact with the articles stained with virus.

Route 3: blood borne infection. The disease has a long incubation period. Although the patient is infected with herpes virus, it can have no clinical manifestations. If the healthy person or other patients with various diseases input blood or blood products provided by them, the recipient can be infected with the disease.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to hygiene, prevent genital herpes, clean vulva every day, change underwear; do not use other people's basin, swimsuit; wash hands before going to the toilet.