Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by a virus. The virus can infect two specific parts of the body – this includes the oral cavity, as well as the genital area. Genital herpes is a relatively common concern in Ghana, along with other regions of Africa.
Two types of herpes viruses can cause genital symptoms to develop. This includes herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2. You may see references to these as HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1) and HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2).
The infection causes blisters to develop in the genital region. The virus affects both men and women. In men, the blisters may develop on the penis. In women, the vagina is affected by the blisters.
This infection is transferred from one person to another through sexual activity. Most cases of genital herpes are related to the HSV-2 virus type. There are cases where HSV-1 causes a patient to develop genital herpes. In such a case, the condition is often transmitted through oral sex.
An estimated 78.2% of patients with HSV-1 in Ghana also have HSV-2. This means these individuals are infected with both types of herpes viruses. The study also showed that the prevalence of herpes is at an alarmingly high rate in Ghana.
Ghana Medicals offer patients in the area access to high-quality testing kits that help them determine if they have been infected with the herpes virus. Our testing kits are developed by experts and have been made to ensure ease-of-use is a priority. For those with safety concerns, Ghana Medicals always go the extra mile to also ensure our testing kits are safer and do not cause any side-effects.
Our herpes STD testing kits are able to provide details on both HSV-1 and HSV-2, ensuring you can determine if any type of this viral infection has invaded your body.
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