Saturday, January 12, 2013

The presence of genital herpes increases the likelihood of HIV transmission

In the presence of virus-2 (genital herpes), the risk of transmission by 16-time is increasing, according Aidsmap.com. The researchers conducted a study among gay men in the U.S., which means that the presence of genital herpes increases the risk of transmission immunodeficiency in the order again. Were researchers from the University of San Diego looking for men who are newly infected with HIV. Then a special genetic analysis were identified, of which HIV is transmitted. Were analyzed simultaneously for herpes-2, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia performed. The presence of a bacterial infection increases the risk of HIV transmission by 50%. However, the greatest risk to the presence of virus-2 has been assigned. If a person with HIV had genital herpes, increases the likelihood of transmission by 16 times. Had in one third of cases of HIV from the person 2 gerepes. Unfortunately, unlike the majority of genital herpes infections is not fully cured. Existing treatment only suppresses the virus prevents the manifestations of infection -. Specific sores on the genitals or anus For example, you can use the drug allokin alpha - one of the most effective ways. However, scientists believe that taking medication for herpes is also the risk of HIV transmission.

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