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The stages herpes outbreaks can be difficult and painful. However, with understanding and knowledge, outbreaks can either be stopped altogether or at least have the most intense symptoms minimized. Herpes outbreaks can be best explained by detailing the stages of the virus and the symptoms of an outbreak.

The herpes simplex 2 virus (genital herpes) is transmitted through sexual contact. After the virus enters the body through the soft mucous membranes of the genital area it is quite possible that it may lie dormant for months or years. While the virus is in a dormant state in a bundle of nerves at the base of your spine – called ganglia – it is impossible for your immune system to recognize it, and this is what makes the HSV2 virus so elusive. Genital herpes has no cure.

After the virus is activated (and science is not exactly sure what activates the symptoms of genital herpes; possible suggestions are unresolved anger, high levels of stress, exposure to ultraviolet light, and/or decreased immunity), it will start traveling along nerve paths in your genital area and begin the process of what may become a full herpes outbreak. Initial symptoms at the outbreak site can be tingling, slight burning and intense itching.

Your immune system will sense the virus in your body and begin to fight it almost immediately. You can know this to be true by the immune fighting responses your body will experience, such as swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, headaches, and possibly fever. Often (with a little boost) your immunity can abort the attack or the severity of the herpes outbreak can be decreased. A few recommended immune supplements would be Vitamin C, zinc, oil of oregano and/or panax ginseng.

Should the virus develop into a full herpes outbreak, you can expect a single sore or lesion, or a small cluster of bumps, a rash, or any combination of the described. Swelling and pain are also possible. Not all herpes outbreaks are identical and they can very drastically in severity and duration. What is reported as very common is the intense itching and burning at the site of the outbreak for several days.

As the herpes symptoms start to heal, you should experience a decrease in any swelling, redness or pain. A crust should also form over any sore or blister which protects the new skin growing underneath. It is vital to not physically interfere with the healing process in any way as this could cause scarring. Please note that it is rare for any pain or residual effects to remain after the outbreak has completely healed.

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