Herpes virus is divided into two main groups, such as Simplex 1 (HSV1) and Simplex 2 (HSV2). Herpes Simplex 1 virus infects the mouth, while Herpes Simplex 2 virus infects genital tract. According to the statistics, over 50 percent of humans experience oral or genital herpes. Herpes Virus spread on direct contact with other person, so anyone, having symptoms of oral or genital herpes infection should avoid direct contact with other people.
Herpes Simplex virus is incurable, because it lies dormant in the nerve cells and also can damage them. Otherwise, the acute outbreaks of this virus can be controlled and treated. In addition to this, herpes virus can cause a lot of complications, such as eye infections, infections in babies if pregnant woman has genital herpes, etc.
Herpes usually occurs when the patient has the direct contact with infected people, or as soon as the patient's immune system drops down. People having herpes virus should avoid stress, cold, fever, fatigue or sunburn, because these factors can trigger an outbreak. Because of this, prevention factors, such as keeping away from direct contact with people who have herpes virus outbreak, choosing the suitable diet and strengthening the immune system are important. Our inner health is the main gun against herpes virus outbreaks, so we must use it.
However, our medicine offers some chemical and herbal medications that are effective in control of herpes outbreaks and relieving the symptoms of infection. Medications can be over-the counter or topical ones.
Treatment for Herpes, Diet
Nutrition is one of the major factors who strengthen our immune system. It was observed that food high in I-Arginine may cause herpes outbreaks. In comparison, L-Lysine appears to be effective in reduction of frequency, severity and healing duration for recurrent herpes virus infection. Because of this, patient should choose food, which is rich in lysine and poor in arginine. The food suitable for prevention of herpes virus outbreaks include fish, chicken, beef, milk, cheese, beans, brewer's yeast, lamb and majority of fruits and vegetables. People having herpes virus should avoid huge consumption of gelatin, chocolate, carob, coconut, oats and peanuts, because these products have more arginine than lysine.
Treatment for Genital Herpes, Suppressive Treatment
It is also observed that suppressive treatment has positive effect in diminishing the frequency of herpes outbreaks. According to the statistics, up to 70 percent of patients felt the reduction in frequency of herpes virus outbreaks.
