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Posted by David | Posted on 28-07-2009

HealthCheckUSA News Alert: Condoms Help Protect against Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2)

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ScienceDaily (July 15, 2009) — Condom use is associated with a reduced risk of contracting herpes simplex virus 2, according to a report based on pooled analysis of data from previous studies.

Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) typically causes genital herpes, a chronic, life-long, viral infection. Although studies indicate that consistent condom use reduces the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, the effectiveness of preventing the transmission of HSV-2 through condom use is less certain, according to background information in the article.

Emily T. Martin, M.P.H., Ph.D., of Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues analyzed data from six HSV-2 studies to assess the effectiveness of condom use in preventing the virus. The studies included three candidate HSV-2 vaccine studies, an HSV-2 drug study, an observational sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence study and a behavioral STI intervention study. These yielded results from 5,384 HSV-2-negative individuals (average age 29) at baseline for a combined total of 2,040,894 follow-up days.

More than 66 percent of those who took part in the six studies were male, 60.4 percent were white, 94.1 percent were heterosexual and most reported no prior STIs.

A total of 415 of the individuals acquired HSV-2 during follow-up. “Consistent condom users [used 100 percent of the time] had a 30 percent lower risk of HSV-2 acquisition compared with those who never used condoms,” the authors write. “Risk of HSV-2 acquisition decreased by 7 percent for every additional 25 percent of the time that condoms were used during anal or vaginal sex.” The risk of acquiring the virus increased significantly with increasing frequency of unprotected sex acts. There were no significant differences found in condom effectiveness between men and women.

“Based on findings of this large analysis using all available prospective data, condom use should continue to be recommended to both men and women for reducing the risk of HSV-2 acquisition,” the authors conclude. “Although the magnitude of the protective effect was not as large as has been observed with other STIs, a 30 percent reduction in HSV-2 incidence can have a substantial benefit for individuals as well as a public health impact at the population level.”

Funding for this project was provided by grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Take a Herpes Blood Test

If you think you may have been exposed to the Herpes virus, you should take a Herpes Blood Test. Taking a Herpes Blood Test through HealthCheckUSA means you don’t need a prescription from your doctor, and you’ll be able to get your results quickly and privately at a discounted price.

HealthCheckUSA offers many lab tests that are affordable and do not require a doctor’s prescription. We also have over 5,000 locations throughout the United States. Besides the Herpes test, we also offer STD testing.

HerpeSelect® Herpes Blood Test
HerpeSelect is the brand name of HSV diagnostic blood test kits manufactured by Focus Diagnostics. Available at HealthCheckUSA, HerpeSelect Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 IgG Blood Test

HerpeSelect herpes blood test assays are designed to aid in the diagnosis of:
• Sexually active adults, with or without symptoms, who could transmit the virus to a sexual partner.
• Expectant mothers, to reduce the risk acquiring an infection near labor and transmitting the infection during labor.

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Posted by David | Posted on 21-07-2009

Did you know that HealthCheckUSA offers Low Cost Herpes Blood Testing?

Category : blood tests, herpes test, std testing

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Taking a HerpeSelect Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 IgG Blood Test is extremely important if you’re sexually active and think you’ve been exposed to HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus). There is no cure for Herpes, and it’s estimated by experts that 60 million Americans have the virus that causes genital herpes. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for getting the Herpes virus.

Herpes Facts

The Herpes Virus Family

There are eight herpes viruses currently known to infect humans. The most common is herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1) which is generally associated with cold sores, fever blisters and occasionally genital herpes. The other is herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2), most commonly associated with genital herpes and occasionally oral infection. Herpes simplex viruses are contagious and are transmitted through physical contact. Herpes is not a life-threatening disease, but it is a lifelong disease and symptoms can recur at any time.

Recognizing Signs and Symptoms

Herpes symptoms can be difficult to recognize if you are unaware you have the virus. In fact, some patients do not experience any symptoms at all. Shedding (multiplying of the HSV virus) can occur in the absence of symptoms through genital secretions. One study found that 70% of people get herpes from a partner who is unaware they have active herpes at the time they transmit the disease.

When people think of herpes they visualize typical symptoms like a “cold sore” or “fever blister”, however symptoms can also include:
• itching
• burning
• redness
• chaffing
• rash
• vaginal discharge
• bumps

Patients and physicians can also confuse symptoms with different diagnosis:

Female
• Vaginitis
• Yeast infection
• Ingrown hair
• UTI/Bladder infection

Male
• Zipper burn
• Jock itch
• Ingrown hair
• Hemorrhoids

It is important that you share with your healthcare provider the symptoms you have experienced or are experiencing, this will aid in your diagnosis and treatment.

Almost 90% of patients that have HSV-2 will experience an outbreak in the first year. On average HSV-2 positive persons may have 4 outbreaks annually. Once infected, the virus will remain dormant until it is triggered again. It isn’t clearly understood what may trigger the virus but it may be attributed to stress, menstruation, vigorous sex, or a worn down immune system. Once the virus begins shedding, the outbreak may occur at the same site as the initial infection or spread to neighboring areas. Lesions or sores will last for 7 to 10 days, however each individual may be different.

The rate of frequency of symptoms can be uncomfortable, annoying and create anxiety. To reduce the frequency of outbreaks, suppression therapy options may be available.

Getting Tested – Should you?

Visiting a physician or STD clinic for an STD screening can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. It is important to openly speak with the physician about your sexual history and the tests that will be performed. Some physicians and STD clinics DO NOT offer herpes testing as part of the routine STD screening.

CDC states that at least 45 million Americans have HSV-2, and there are up to a million new infections each year. Of the 1 in 5 infected with HSV-2, 90% are unaware they have the virus.

African American women have about three times higher risk of acquiring HSV-2 than Caucasians.

Anyone who is sexually active, no matter how many partners, may be at risk for acquiring a STD. There is no clear formula for who is the most at risk, however if you are sexually active, then it is important to know your and your partner’s HSV status.

In recent years, studies have associated a synergy between HSV-2 infections and an increased rate of becoming infected with HIV. The herpes virus can act as a portal for HIV and increases individuals chances of acquiring HIV by two to three times. Additionally, HIV positive patients have a worn down immune system and have a harder time fighting off infection so a HSV-2 infection will increase the progression of HIV.

Pregnant women also need to know their HSV status so they can reduce the risk of passing the virus to their baby during delivery. Neonatal herpes is very serious and can lead to infant mortality. Women who have tested negative for HSV-2 and have had no symptoms should also know their partners status. Should pregnant women become infected near labor, there is increased risk of neonatal herpes. Often a physician will recommend a cesarean section to HSV-2 positive pregnant women to avoid passing the virus to the infant.

Source: Focus Technologies, HerpeSelect Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 IgG Blood Test

Low Cost STD Testing From HealthCheckUSA

HealthCheckUSA is the nation’s leader in low cost, direct-to-consumer blood and lab testing and provides people the ability to access all types of blood tests without a physician’s referral and at half the price. HealthCheckUSA has packages that make it simple for consumers to measure, monitor, and improve their health by being able to order their own lab tests without a doctor’s order. HealthCheckUSA serves customers without insurance, have high deductible insurance plans, and taking control of their health because their doctor won’t order the test.

Blood tests available through HealthCheckUSA are the same medically accepted lab tests ordered by doctors for their patients. The blood tests are analyzed by an accredited medical reference laboratory. The results are confidential, and are available on the HealthCheckUSA Web site within 3-4 business days.

Posted by David | Posted on 21-07-2009

HealthCheckUSA and Focus Technologies offer Low Cost HerpeSelect Herpes Blood Testing

Category : Blood Testing, blood tests, herpes test, HIV Testing, std testing

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Taking a HerpeSelect Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 IgG Blood Test is extremely important if you’re sexually active and think you’ve been exposed to HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus). There is no cure for Herpes, and it’s estimated by experts that 60 million Americans have the virus that causes genital herpes. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for getting the Herpes virus.

There are many people who have Herpes and don’t know that they do. This makes it more important than ever to take a HerpeSelect Herpes Blood Test and be a responsible sexually active person by practicing safe sex. Those who have Herpes and don’t know it can pass it on to someone else. Though there is no cure, people with Herpes can work with a doctor to make it manageable.

Perhaps one reason many people aren’t aware that they have Herpes is because all too often, there are no symptoms. But the most common symptom is by far blisters, or open sores, that can appear for a many weeks before going away. Again, since there is no cure for Herpes, these sores will eventually come back. And just because a person with Herpes does not have any outbreaks of sores or blisters, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible for them to pass on the virus to someone else.

Itching, pain and trouble urinating are more possible symptoms of Herpes. It’s even possible for people to carry the Herpes virus and never experience symptoms until they’re infected once more, according to HerpesOnline.org.

Take a Herpes Test

If you think you may have been exposed to Herpes, you should take a Herpes Test. Taking a Herpes Test through HealthCheckUSA means you don’t need a prescription from your doctor, and you’ll be able to get your results quickly and privately.

HealthCheckUSA offers many lab tests that are affordable and do not require a doctor’s prescription. We also have over 5,000 locations throughout the United States. Besides the Herpes test, we also offer STD testing.

Low Cost STD and Herpes Testing From HealthCheckUSA
HealthCheckUSA is the nation’s leader in low cost, direct-to-consumer blood and lab testing and provides people the ability to access all types of blood tests without a physician’s referral and at half the price. HealthCheckUSA has packages that make it simple for consumers to measure, monitor, and improve their health by being able to order their own lab tests without a doctor’s order. HealthCheckUSA serves customers without insurance, have high deductible insurance plans, and taking control of their health because their doctor won’t order the test.

Blood tests available through HealthCheckUSA are the same medically accepted lab tests ordered by doctors for their patients. The blood tests are analyzed by an accredited medical reference laboratory. The results are confidential, and are available on the HealthCheckUSA Web site within 3-4 business days.

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