Genital herpes is a disease caused by Herpes Simplex-2 virus (HSV-2) and Herpes Simplex-1 virus (HSV-1). These viruses belong to the same group of viruses which causes chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis and cold sores. Genital herpes is a recurring disease, which affects over genital area of a man. Penis and scrotum are the prime victims of HSV-2. Red appearance of affected skin and pain giving blisters over it are the common symptoms of genital herpes. This disease is not dangerous for human life but it gives a lot of psychological trauma. It also takes away some days of joy from you life because during its outbreak there is no possibility of having sex.
The wide spread of genital herpes is clear from the fact that one among every five American is infected with HSV virus, either with type 1 or with type 2. In an infected person HSV virus remains dormant until it gets favorable condition for reproduction. The favorable conditions include lack of proper nutrient, weakening of immune system and infection of some other pathogens.
In more than 90% case genital herpes is caused by HSV-2, when this parasite get favorable conditions it enters in skin cells and utilizes energy generated by the metabolic system of the cell. It increases its number many times within a short period of time and causes genital herpes. This is a contagious disease, which spreads because of close oral, anal, or genital contacts. Kissing, masturbation and sexual intercourse are activities responsible for the spread of this disease. This means if a man is infected with HSV, his sexual counterpart is also vulnerable to infection.
Unfortunately, genital herpes is not curable but with proper treatment its outbreaks can be reduced. Valtrex is the only medication which helps in reduction of genital herpes outbreaks. Valtrex has Valacyclovir hydrochloride as its active ingredient. Inside human body, Valacyclovir HCL synthesizes into Acyclovir and Acyclovir is capable of performing antiviral action against HSV-1 and HSV-2. This action of Valtrex is oriented only on viruses because Acyclovir has affinity to Thymidine Kinase (TK) enzyme which is a part of HSV. Acyclovir with its action over TK enzyme inactivates hyper simplex viruses.
Valtrex is an oral-prescription medication which should not be used without doctor's prescription. The dosages of Valtrex and volume of dosages is fixed according to the severity of the disease and physical condition of an individual. When genital herpes is in its initial condition, 1gm Valtrex twice a day for 10 days is prescribed by the doctor. At recurring state of the disease, 500mg twice a day for three days is the prescribed volume of this medication.
Headache, vomiting, dizziness, stomach pain and sore throat are some of the side effects, which one can come across while using Valtrex. The side-effects are mild and the probability of their occurrence is negligible. Therefore after doctor's prescription and obeying suggestions given by the doctor, use of Valtrex is safe. Valtrex is easily available through an online order; this method of purchase brings Valtrex at your doorstep. Almost everyone finds this method of purchase convenient and relatively cheaper. |
