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Can HSV 1 Or 2 Be Transmitted Through Sexual Intercourse?
Brief Answer:
Transmission to partner possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
HSV 1 or 2 (herpes simplex virus) can be transmitted by skin to skin contact, or by kiss or by intercourse.The chances are higher when there are active lesions.
Yes there are possibilities of transmission of herpes to your partner.
Probably you might have transferred it already.
Condoms do help in preventing transmission.But There will be other areas of contact ,through which transmission can occur.
It is better to avoid intercourse when there are active lesions.
Use condoms .
Maintain hygiene.
Avoid as much contact possible, when there are active lesions.
Herpes is known for recurrence.
Antivirals can be taken daily as suppressive therapy to prevent recurrence.
You can test your partner to for herpes antibodies.
Herpes is not a serious disease like HIV to worry too much about it.But only thing is it can recurr.You can discuss with your partner about it and can take decision.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Transmission to partner possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
HSV 1 or 2 (herpes simplex virus) can be transmitted by skin to skin contact, or by kiss or by intercourse.The chances are higher when there are active lesions.
Yes there are possibilities of transmission of herpes to your partner.
Probably you might have transferred it already.
Condoms do help in preventing transmission.But There will be other areas of contact ,through which transmission can occur.
It is better to avoid intercourse when there are active lesions.
Use condoms .
Maintain hygiene.
Avoid as much contact possible, when there are active lesions.
Herpes is known for recurrence.
Antivirals can be taken daily as suppressive therapy to prevent recurrence.
You can test your partner to for herpes antibodies.
Herpes is not a serious disease like HIV to worry too much about it.But only thing is it can recurr.You can discuss with your partner about it and can take decision.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can you comment on the topical herpes treatment that is called ProsurX (www.prosurx.com) ? It uses a nanoparticle delivery system. ProsurX claims to be effective and harmless, but some internet review sites say the nanoparticle delivery is dangerous as the particles can go anywhere in the body.
What herpes treatment(s) do you advise? Antiviral drugs I suppose?
I have been taking a natural remedy called Fenvir for just a short time and it seems to be effective
What herpes treatment(s) do you advise? Antiviral drugs I suppose?
I have been taking a natural remedy called Fenvir for just a short time and it seems to be effective
Brief Answer:
Natural ingredients in both ProsurX and fenvir may be safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
ProsurX is supposed to contain natural ayurvedic ingredients.It is claimed to have FDA approved ingredients.If it is beneficial you can use it.You can consult your treating doctor and decide on using it.
Fenvir is supposed to have Ayurvedic ingredients but these have not been approved by FDA.If it is beneficial you can use it.You can consult your treating doctor and decide on using it.
Safety studies have not been well documented.
Yes We advise antiviral drugs.Antiviral drugs like acyclovir or valacyclovir can be taken during herpes episodes for 5-7 days.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Natural ingredients in both ProsurX and fenvir may be safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
ProsurX is supposed to contain natural ayurvedic ingredients.It is claimed to have FDA approved ingredients.If it is beneficial you can use it.You can consult your treating doctor and decide on using it.
Fenvir is supposed to have Ayurvedic ingredients but these have not been approved by FDA.If it is beneficial you can use it.You can consult your treating doctor and decide on using it.
Safety studies have not been well documented.
Yes We advise antiviral drugs.Antiviral drugs like acyclovir or valacyclovir can be taken during herpes episodes for 5-7 days.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your carefully considered answers.
Are the "silver nanoparticles" used in ProsurX anything to be concerned about?
Are the "silver nanoparticles" used in ProsurX anything to be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
Topical thearapy may not have severe side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As i have said earlier studies about safety studies are not well documented.Topical therapy may not have severe effects as ingestion.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Topical thearapy may not have severe side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As i have said earlier studies about safety studies are not well documented.Topical therapy may not have severe effects as ingestion.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't think you are understanding my question
My question is about the nanoparticle delivery system. One website I was looking at says this is dangerous because the nanoparticles can travel to anywhere in the body.
My question is about the nanoparticle delivery system. One website I was looking at says this is dangerous because the nanoparticles can travel to anywhere in the body.
Brief Answer:
Yes.True.Long term side effects not well documented.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes.As nano particles can reach every part of the body.there can be side effects.They can remain in body for long time.
As i have said earlier,The long term side effects have not been well documented.
The topical drugs can have lesser side effects than other routes of administration.FDA approval gives some relief.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Yes.True.Long term side effects not well documented.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes.As nano particles can reach every part of the body.there can be side effects.They can remain in body for long time.
As i have said earlier,The long term side effects have not been well documented.
The topical drugs can have lesser side effects than other routes of administration.FDA approval gives some relief.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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