Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
There are two types:
- Herpes simplex type 1 (oral herpes) it causes sores around the mouth or on the face, although it can also cause genital herpes.
- Herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes) It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects the genitals, buttocks or anus area, although it can also affect the mouth.
The virus can be dangerous in newborns or in people with weakened immune systems.
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Herpes simplex is spread by direct contact.
SYMPTOM
Symptoms can range from no symptoms to itchy and painful sores and blisters, leading to subsequent healing.
Usually patients with herpes have outbreaks several times throughout the year, although over time the outbreaks become less frequent.
Medications that help the body fight the virus can help improve symptoms and decrease flare-ups.
WHEN TO CARRY OUT AN ETS HERPES NETWORK STUDY?
An apparently healthy person may have a sexually transmitted disease without knowing it, since sometimes there are no signs or symptoms of the condition.
When you have a sexually transmitted disease, the risk of suffering from others increases, therefore, pay attention to when to carry out a Red ETS Herpes study and leave doubts:
- If you find out that your sexual partner has the virus POSITIVE.
- You are sexually active and have had more than one sexual partner (or if your partner has had multiple partners since your last analysis).
- You are pregnant or plan to be.
- You have been forced to have a sexual act or engage in sexual activity against your will.
PATIENT CONDITIONS AND COLLECTION OF SAMPLES
Samples must be taken by a specialist in a virus transport medium (without inactivator) and subsequently delivered to the laboratory.
DO NOT necessary FAST
MAN: any of the following samples is valid.
- Anal
- Pharyngeal
- Ocular
- Skin lesion
- Any anatomical region that may be infected with herpes
WOMAN: any of the following samples is valid.
- Vaginal
- endocervical
- Anal
- Pharyngeal
- Ocular
- Skin injury
- Any anatomical region that may be infected with herpes
Endocervical exudate or complex access anatomical regions:
- Our recommendation is that in the endocervical sample or in complex access anatomical regions, a specialist should take the sample and then deliver it to the laboratory.
- Vaginal, anal, pharyngeal, ocular exudate, skin lesion or easily accessible anatomical regions, we will take the sample in the laboratory itself.
DO I NEED AN STD HERPES NETWORK STUDY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
To conduct a Red ETS Herpes study:
- Comply with the conditions prior to conducting the study.
- Come to our Laboratories any day of the week