How Does Herpes First Start?
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Transmission
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Herpes is a viral condition that has no cure. It is not necessarily life threatening, but it can be quite uncomfortable to deal with. There are two forms of herpes; one that occurs at the mouth area, called oral herpes, and one that occurs at the genitals, called genital herpes. It is very contagious and sexual transmission is the most common way it is spread.
Contact
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Any time there is contact between a person with herpes and a non-infected person, there is a chance of transmission. This is especially true when there is contact with the mouth, genitals, throat or eyes. Any kind of kissing, touching or sexual contact with the mouth, vagina or anal area can cause it to spread. The possibility for infection can also be compounded if the skin happens to be broken. Some examples of this would be cuts, scrapes, chafing, burns or any other types of sores on the body.
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Cold Sores
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Often times while growing up, clod sores develop on the lips and inside the mouths of children. These are also called fever blisters and they are a common thing when you are a young child. In the case of adults with herpes, one of the first signs of herpes is oral blisters that start out as small, clear lesions that are filled with fluid. They can also develop on the skin where there might be wounds. When they first develop, the area of skin where they are located gets irritated and itchy. They then ooze, dry up and scab over leaving the skin reddish looking. This can also come accompanied with a fever.
Genitals
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With genital herpes, the symptoms may take a little while to rear their ugly heads. As a a matter of act, it can take up to a few weeks and a second contact of the infection before anything even happens. Primary herpes is the name given when someone first contracts herpes. The first indication is felt in the genital area where there can be some discomfort, itching and a tingling sensation. Another indication is pain in the groin area, legs and buttocks. Red bumps can then appear in the genitals that turn into blisters and can evolve into oozing sores. Some other symptoms that can be seen are swollen lymph glands in the genital and throat area, fever, nausea and headaches.
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