Herpes
Herpes is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and it can be oral herpes infection , genital herpes etc,. depending upon the area in which the blisters appear. It is caused by virus HSV1, HSV2 (gential hepes). It can appear due to skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, sexual transmission (STD), sharing needles, vertical transmission ie,. from mother to child during childbirth and also reactivation of latent virus etc. Signs and symptoms include painful blisters or sores on the genitals (genital herpes), oral herpes (mouth), cold sores (lips), herpes keratitis (eyes), itching, burning, swollen lymph nodes etc.Management is mainly by managing symptoms via paracetamol, ibuprofen and topical ointments and avoid close contact with an infected person, practicing safe sex, prevent recurrence and antivirals like acyclovir may help in reducing the intensity of the infection although it doesn't cure it.
Found 36 Doctors for Herpes Treatment in Visakhapatnam
9-85, Arch Junction
Near HP Petrol Bunk, Gopalapatnam
N A D, Visakhapatnam
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Mon, Wed - Thu, Sat :
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm | 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 300
Near Srikanya Theater
Old Gajuwaka Medical Center
Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
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Tue, Fri :
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Fee : 300