Why does HPV cause genital herpes? In daily life, neglecting personal hygiene can lead to genital herpes disease, which can be very painful to suffer from. Genital herpes is also a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease, so it is important to take preventive measures in daily life to avoid contracting the disease.
1. Pay attention to personal hygiene: Wash and change underwear frequently, use hot water and sunlight to disinfect; use a separate bathtub when bathing; avoid sharing towels and bath towels with others.
2. Sexually transmitted diseases and related illnesses: Male patients with phimosis (foreskin too long) should avoid sexual intercourse to prevent repeated irritation of the penile skin and increase the risk of penile cancer.
I. What are the causes of genital herpes?
1. Transmission through sexual contact: Mainly caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is the genital herpes virus transmitted primarily through sexual contact;
2. Non-specific chlamydia transmission: Including pubic lice blood-sucking, as well as gonorrhea and chancroid caused by chlamydia.
3. Endogenous infections: Such as genital herpes caused by HIV, etc.
4. Trauma: Such as abrasions, burns, frostbite, scalds, chemical burns, thermal burns, etc.
5. Others: Genital herpes can occur as a complication of systemic or widespread diseases; in addition, it can also occur in the presence of certain sexually transmitted diseases.
II. How can male genital herpes be transmitted to oneself?
Male genital herpes is mainly transmitted to females through sexual contact, iatrogenic transmission, etc.
1. Male genital herpes is highly infectious, with three main ways of transmission: sexual transmission (about 95%), indirect transmission (including unsafe public utilities and contact without disinfection), and iatrogenic infection (infection due to incomplete clearance of the sexual transmission route or incomplete disinfection).
2. Male genital herpes infection can occur in males with phimosis (foreskin too long), the main cause being smegma, which can lead to disease due to prolonged irritation of the penile skin and glans.
3. Females can be infected by contacting contaminated items or clothing with secretions from patients, or it may be due to infection with bacteria from the glans or urethral opening due to phimosis during sexual intercourse with male patients. Therefore, one should avoid contact with male patient secretions in daily life.
4. Indirect transmission occurs through indirect contact, such as direct kissing or hugging.
5. Iatrogenic infection mostly occurs during urological examinations and treatments.
6. Patients with genital herpes have a weak immune system and those with sexually transmitted diseases may experience recurrent episodes.
III. How to prevent the onset of genital herpes in daily life?
1. In daily life, patients must pay attention to personal hygiene, not use other people’s towels and bath towels, and avoid sharing towels or bath towels with sexual partners.
2. Patients with genital herpes should keep the genital area clean and dry.
3. Use condoms during sexual intercourse to prevent transmitting the virus to partners.
4. Female friends should seek treatment at the hospital if they develop genital herpes, and never self-medicate as it can worsen the condition and spread the virus.
5. If male friends show symptoms of genital herpes, they should seek treatment promptly.
6. Regularly check your body and vaginal discharge.
7. During the illness, patients should avoid participating in any form of entertainment activities to prevent worsening of the condition.
