Herpes shedding occurs when an infected person has small openings in the skin through which the virus can be transmitted. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is generally known as a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Therefore, sexual contact is one of the ways the virus can be transmitted. People become infected with the herpes virus when they are exposed to areas of broken skin that the virus exposes. Genital herpes and oral herpes, as well as the less common types of herpes, can be contracted through the elimination of herpes.
About 90 percent of people infected with herpes do not know they have the virus. Asymptomatic herpes shedding occurs when an infected person's skin is unknowingly broken, thereby shedding the virus. When there are no other symptoms, you can take less precautions when engaging in sexual activities. In these cases, the person can transmit HSV to their partner. It is important to note that even when using condoms or other barriers, herpes infection can spread.
Elimination of herpes also occurs during an obvious outbreak. The most obvious symptom of an outbreak is the presence of herpes lesions. These small blisters are red or pink in color. They are usually found in groups around the genitals and anus. A bad rupture can consist of a mass of injuries spread over the entire area. In contrast, a mild herpes infection may show only one or two lesions. The lesions are usually fluid filled and scabbed over after a few days.
An unmistakable pain can occur during the elimination of herpes. Painful urination is a symptom that is often dismissed as a possible urinary tract infection. Also, herpes lesions or sores can be both painful and itchy, as can the skin around them. However, the actual herpes elimination process is unlikely to cause pain.
More rarely, headaches and stomachaches can occur during an outbreak. If no lesions are present, these herpes symptoms can be mistaken for the flu or cold. Also, fatigue and general pain can accompany an outbreak.
HSV-1 and HSV-2 are also known as oral and genital herpes, respectively. Although they are the most commonly mentioned, they are not the only strains of the Herpesviridae virus that execute the elimination of herpes. Shingles, often known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella zoster virus . This virus is also transmitted through the elimination of herpes. Chickenpox is another common herpes strain that is transmitted through the shedding of herpes, although it can also be transmitted through the air or through bodily fluids.