How many fables about herpes go around, which is difficult to count. People prefer to believe more in different facts in order to protect themselves from possible problems.. This is not entirely correct, because we can analyze and learn new things, and thereby understand what is worth fearing and what is not..

We've rounded up some common herpes myths to tell you the whole truth..

Herpes is not contagious.

This is a myth, because herpes is a virus that spreads easily.. During an exacerbation, it is transmitted through a kiss, in a household way (for example, through dishes), during sexual intercourse (genital herpes). Even a week after the crusts on the lips have gone, there is still a chance to get infected.

Herpes on the lips and herpes on the genitals - different diseases.

Labial herpes (on the lips) is usually predetermined by the first type of herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), and genital - by the second (HSV-2). True, both viruses can lead to a rash both on the lips and on the intimate parts of the body (especially during oral sex).

The rash is gone - no more herpes.

Myth. The virus sits in the body all the time, all my life and 95% of people have it. The disease manifests itself in 20% of the population, and is usually acquired at 3 years.

An effective method of treatment is cauterization with brilliant green, iodine or alcohol.

Myth. This absolutely cannot be done.. Thus, not only will you not cure the sore, but you will also damage the mucous membrane and skin..

The herpes virus will definitely be transmitted to the child.

Not necessary. The chances of getting the virus increase during pregnancy if the expectant mother has an exacerbation for a given period of time.

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