#herpes

[propaganda-inc]

HOW DO I GET RID OF THE CRABS

#196 #r/196 #rule #reddit blackout #reddit refugee #herpes

[as-de-spadas]

Alright yesterday I was gonna comment on Joe saying herpes by accident but I’m glad I didn’t cos today Bdubs mispronounced “Santa Perla” and said “Santa Perra”, accidentaly calling Pearl “Saint Bitch” and that’s much funnier.

#hermitcraft #hcs9 #hermitcraft season 9 #hermitcraft lore #empires smp season 2 #esmp #empires smp #esmp2 #esmp season 2 #empires lore #bdubs #bdoubleo100 #smallishbeans #herpes #mythicalsausage #pearlescentmoon #saint pearl #mcyt #mcytblr

[mindblowingscience]

The virus behind the common cold sore could put people at greater risk of Alzheimer's disease. A long-term study of more than a thousand 70-year-olds in Sweden has now found those exposed to the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) face double the risk of developing dementia. The association stuck regardless of the two strongest known predictors of Alzheimer's disease today: age and a genetic variant called APOE-4. The findings are the latest to suggest that some common viral infections may be a neglected source of cognitive decline.

Continue Reading.

#Science #Health #Epidemiology #Neurology #Alzheimer's #Herpes #Brains

[astralarya]

If you are HSV positive (including having only "cold sores"), I highly recommend taking a daily antiviral. There is increasing evidence that HSV increases the risk of dementia or cognitive decline. However, antivirals seem to be protective against this outcome.

As an added bonus, you shed fewer viral particles and thus greatly lower the chance of infecting others—which can occur via casual contact like sharing food. Even when you are asymptomatic!

I've often found it surprising how few people are on an antiviral regimen given how common it is to be HSV positive (approximately 1 in 6 people age 14 to 49 in the US).

This 2021 review covers the evidence surrounding HSV's association with increased risk of dementia as well as "the apparent protective effects of treatment of HSV1 infection or of VZV infection with antivirals prior to the onset of dementia".

More recent study (2022) in the Korean population that shows increased incidence of dementia in individuals with HSV1.

Notable Nature paper (2021) which failed to find association with dementia. However, the authors still found an increase of "cognitive decline".

When the 2021 review says "overwhelming evidence", they mean it. There are many studies which have shown this association which I will not repost so check out their references if you are interested.

#herpes #dementia #medicine #research

[iheartvmt]

My cat has a chronically weepy and cloudy eye from being sick as a kitten (but has been tested and doesn't need anything done to fix it). At her recent checkup while the vet cradled her head to look at it she said to her in a baby voice, "do you have herpes?" And it cracked me up, thought you would appreciate it

Yes!! 💚

#lol #feline herpes virus #chronic feline herpes #cute #cats #veterinary #fun stuff #fuzzle-queen #herpes

[safe-slut]

let me be your tattooed goth slut 🖤

#goth girl #18+ only #onlyf@nz #boudiorphotography #tattooed goth girls #boudiorshoot #photography #herpes

[high-quality-tiktoks]

i couldnt keep my composure

#video #tiktok #tiktoks #funny #lmao #wtf #animal #animals #cat #cats #herpes #aaron0brien

[sleeping-satan]

The United States has such a shitty education system so I'm sharing something that I just found out that really should be common health knowledge.

Apparently if you've ever had a cold sore, you have HSV-1, which is the herpes simplex virus. The virus stays in your body for your entire life. You can still pass it onto people when you do not have a current cold sore through things like sharing utensils, kissing, and oral sex.

67% of those under the age of 50 in global population have it.

HSV 1 is more commonly associated with cold sores on the mouth, but is also prevalent as a form of genital herpes. HSV 2 is the main herpes virus associated with genital herpes, but can also occur on the mouth (which actually seems to be less likely). HSV 2 is found in around 13% of the global population under the age of 50. If you're 51 WHO doesn't have stats for you because people past the age of 50 never have sex/s.

HSV 2 gives someone an increased risk of getting HIV. From research so far, HSV 1 doesn't seem to do that. Both can be inherently more dangerous to those with weakened immune systems.

Another main difference is that HSV 1 typically doesn't have as many flare ups and periods of viral shedding (being contagious).

There are antiviral meds that decrease the frequency of flare ups and that can make it less likely to pass on to another person, but there's nothing that completely stops it from spreading or acting up.

Its definitely information I would've liked to know earlier. Too bad all health class did was go "SEX BAD" without explaining that a majority of the population has herpes and how it can spread. Ultimately shaming people for not only having sex but taking a bite off someone else's fork.

#random shit #information #important info #hsv1 #hsv2 #herpes #health #health education #sex education #cold sores

[hellyeahscarleteen]

There's a lot of stigma associated with STIs like herpes. Here are some things you can do to help fight it:

Add “people with STIs, including herpes” to your mental list of groups that face discrimination (like GLBT folks, people with disabilities, women, Muslims, African Americans, Latino Americans, etc). Recognize their struggle and support them when you see discrimination happening.

Take a stand against herpes or other STI jokes that would make someone who has it feel ashamed or uncomfortable. Step in and say, "Dude, that’s not funny. How would you feel?"

Pay attention to language. Pay attention to metaphors like monster, leper, and dirty or clean. Try to stop using them yourself, and try to get your friends to stop as well.

Pay attention to stereotypes. Correct people when they try to say that being a slut means you probably have herpes, or that people with herpes are liars and cheaters.

Tell your story. If you have herpes, it may be too scary or too risky to come out about having herpes in public or to your friends and family. But you can share your story anonymously either online or using a pen name. Share your experience to help dispel the myths about herpes, and to let others know that they are not alone and that herpes is not the end of the world.

If you’re in college, investigate your health center and on campus sex ed resources. Pay attention to how they talk about herpes and whether or not their approach is reinforcing or rejecting stigma. If you don’t like what you see, try to change it.

(From This is About Genital Herpes)

#herpes #STIs #sex ed #sex positivity

[oldshowbiz]

#herpes #news

[ancientorigins]

The world's very first recorded kiss happened a whopping 4,500 years ago in the land of Mesopotamia! From clay tablets to bonobos, the evidence points to kissing being an integral part of human behavior throughout history, and one that had an unexpected impact on our world.

#kissing #love #herpes #ancient #history #ancient origins

[doctorslippery]

#god #herpes #std #god's plan #thoughts and prayers

[letustalkstds]

I was told by a doctor that if you have HSV 1, you can still get HSV 2. If you have HSV 2, you can not get / transmit HSV 1. So even if you're having a casual or serious relationship, it's important to know which one you have. And always use protection.

#hsv1 #hsv2 #herpes #genital herpes #dating people with herpes #dating with herpes #herpes support group #herpes outbreak #hope #lets talk stds

[lovethisfat37]

Having the herpes conversation with new date person and I'm like not even nervous. 10 years ago I made myself sick with anxiety when I disclosed my status. growth 🤗

#herpes #hsvdating #hsv1 #tier rambles

[safe-slut]

it’s 20% off right now 😈

#goth girl #18+ only #onlyf@nz #boudiorphotography #tattooed goth girls #boudiorshoot #photography #herpes #hsvdating #barbie girl

[great-and-small]

I’d love to learn more about the herpes viruses you posted about back in april! Do you have any recommendations for resources to learn?

Gah I have been absolutely pining for a really good herpesvirus book in the science writing genre (something like Rabid by Monica Murphy) because it’s honestly hard to find an accessible all-in-one-place resource for learning about this family of viruses. I am quite impatiently waiting for someone to write a comprehensive and entertaining book including history, pathology, and impact of the herpes viruses. Most of the reading I have done is from articles in journals that are behind paywalls, but if you happen to have access this is a good way to do some fun research. I really like the chapter “The Molecular Evolutionary History of the Herpesviruses” in the McGeoch book about viruses, though it may be a little dry.

Other than that I actually enjoy Wikipedia as a jumping off point. The main Herpesviridae page is a good overview and it provides links to many specific diseases of interest. YouTube has some pretty good stuff too! I really enjoy this short little video on immune evasion in herpesviruses, gives you an idea of how terribly clever their tricks are

#asks #herpes #herpesviruses #virology