What are the 8 different types of herpes?

They are known as the human herpesviruses and are herpes simplex virus type 1, herpes simplex virus type 2, varicella-zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, human herpesvirus 6, human herpesvirus 7 and, most recently, Kaposi’s Sarcoma herpesvirus.

Is there a form of herpes that is not an STD?

Although HSV-1 isn’t technically an STD, you can potentially catch the virus through sex. If you receive oral sex from a person with HSV-1, there’s a risk that the virus could make its way into your body through their saliva. When you acquire HSV-1 through oral sex, it leads to genital herpes rather than cold sores.

How do I know if I have type 1 or type 2 herpes?

Most commonly, herpes type 1 causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2. In HSV-2, the infected person may have sores around the genitals or rectum.

Is there a type 3 herpes?

Human herpesvirus 3, or HHV-3, is a type of herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles. HHV-3 is also known as the varicella-zoster virus. It’s an extremely common virus that typically occurs during childhood as chickenpox.

Can U Get rid of herpes?

Is there a cure for genital herpes? There is no cure for genital herpes. However, there are medicines that can prevent or shorten outbreaks. A daily anti-herpes medicine can make it less likely to pass the infection on to your sex partner(s).

What can be mistaken for herpes?

Herpes symptoms can be mistaken for many other things, including:
  • A different STI which causes visible lesions, such as Syphilis or genital warts (HPV)
  • Irritation caused by shaving.
  • Ingrown hairs.
  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  • Pimples.
  • Yeast infections.
  • Haemorrhoids.
  • Bug bites.

What type of herpes is worse?

That said, despite genital herpes carrying more social stigma and outbreaks happening more often, HSV-1 is potentially more dangerous. If a HSV-1 outbreak occurs in or near the eyes, there’s a chance it may develop into ‘ocular herpes’ which is a potentially serious infection and can even lead to blindness.

Why is there no cure for herpes?

Why creating a cure is difficult. Herpes is challenging to cure because of the nature of the virus. The HSV infection can hide away in a person’s nerve cells for months or years before reappearing and reactivating the infection.

What causes herpes on body?

Overview. Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Sexual contact is the primary way that the virus spreads. After the initial infection, the virus lies dormant in your body and can reactivate several times a year.

Does having herpes antibodies mean you have herpes?

If antibodies to the virus are present, the person has been infected with herpes simplex at some point in his or her life. If the infection is very recent, a few weeks to a month, antibodies may not be detected, but a person may still be infected.

Can you test negative for herpes and still be a carrier?

Negative/Normal.

You may still have an HSV infection if your results were normal. It may mean the sample didn’t have enough of the virus to be detected. If you still have symptoms of herpes, you may need to get tested again.

Can you develop herpes on your own?

You can give yourself genital herpes too, by touching a cold sore and then touching your genitals or anus.

Does herpes show up on a blood test?

Blood tests can be used when a person has no visible symptoms but has concerns about having herpes. Blood tests do not actually detect the virus; instead, they look for antibodies (the body’s immune response) in the blood.

How far away is a cure for herpes?

It will still take a long time before these experiments lead to the first human trials of gene therapy to cure herpes. Jerome estimates that will be at least three years away. Herpes simplex viruses afflict billions of human beings around the globe.

How do doctors test for herpes?

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.

PCR is used to copy your DNA from a sample of your blood, tissue from a sore or spinal fluid. The DNA can then be tested to establish the presence of HSV and determine which type of HSV you have.