What are the stages of a cold sore. How long do cold sores typically last. What triggers cold sores to appear. How can cold sores be treated effectively. Are cold sores contagious. How can cold sores be prevented.

Understanding Cold Sores: Causes and Transmission

Cold sores, also known as herpes labialis, are a common oral health issue caused by the nongenital herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). These painful blisters typically appear on or around the lips, but can also develop inside the mouth. HSV-1 is primarily transmitted during childhood through nonsexual contact, though adults can contract the virus through sexual activity as well.

Once the virus enters the body, it remains dormant in skin cells and neurons beneath the skin’s surface. Various triggers can reactivate the virus, leading to the development of cold sores. Understanding the causes and transmission of cold sores is crucial for effective management and prevention.

Common Triggers for Cold Sore Outbreaks

• Stress
• Fever
• Sun exposure
• Extreme temperatures
• Ultraviolet radiation
• Compromised immune system
• Physical injury to the affected area

Recognizing these triggers can help individuals take proactive measures to reduce the likelihood of cold sore outbreaks.

The Five Stages of Cold Sore Development

Cold sores typically progress through five distinct stages, with the entire cycle lasting between 9 and 12 days. However, some cases may persist for up to 2 to 6 weeks. Understanding these stages can help individuals identify the onset of a cold sore and seek timely treatment.

Stage 1: Prodrome

The initial stage, known as the prodrome stage, is characterized by a tingling, itching, or burning sensation beneath the skin around the mouth or base of the nose. This stage typically lasts for a day or two and may be accompanied by additional symptoms such as:

• Malaise
• Fever
• Tender or swollen lymph nodes

It’s important to note that no visible blister is present during this stage. Individuals with recurring cold sores may experience milder symptoms during the prodrome stage.

Stage 2: Blister Formation

If left untreated, a fluid-filled blister will develop around 1 to 2 days after the initial symptoms appear. This marks the second stage of cold sore development.

Stage 3: Ulcer or Weeping Stage

The third stage occurs around day 4 when the blister ruptures and releases its fluid. This stage, known as the ulcer or weeping stage, is when cold sores are most contagious and painful. Contact with the fluid from an open blister can lead to transmission of the virus.

Stage 4: Crusting

Between days 5 and 8, the cold sore begins to dry up, forming a yellow or brown crust. This crust will eventually flake off, but care must be taken to prevent cracking or breaking during this stage.

Stage 5: Healing

The final stage involves the complete healing of the cold sore. Multiple scabs may form and flake off during this period, with each new scab becoming progressively smaller until the wound heals entirely. In most cases, cold sores do not leave permanent scars.

Effective Treatment Options for Cold Sores

Prompt treatment of cold sores can significantly reduce their duration and severity. For optimal results, doctors recommend initiating treatment as soon as the initial tingling sensation begins, before the cold sore becomes visible.

Oral Medications

Several oral antiviral medications are available for treating cold sores:

• Acyclovir (Zovirax)
• Famciclovir (Famvir)
• Valacyclovir (Valtrex)

These medications work by inhibiting viral replication, thereby shortening the duration of the outbreak.

Topical Treatments

In addition to oral medications, topical treatments can be applied directly to the affected area:

• Acyclovir (Zovirax) cream
• Docosanol (Abreva)
• Penciclovir (Denavir) cream

These topical treatments can help alleviate symptoms and promote faster healing of the cold sore.

Preventing Cold Sore Transmission and Recurrence

While cold sores can be challenging to prevent entirely, several measures can reduce the risk of transmission and recurrence:

1. Avoid kissing or intimate contact during active outbreaks
2. Refrain from sharing utensils, drinkware, cosmetics, or towels
3. Wash hands frequently, especially after touching the affected area
4. Apply sunscreen to the face and lips before sun exposure
5. Manage stress through relaxation techniques and lifestyle modifications
6. Maintain a healthy diet rich in lysine (found in red meats, fish, and dairy)
7. Use disposable razor blades when shaving during an outbreak
8. Replace toothbrushes after a cold sore has healed to prevent reinfection

Managing Chronic Cold Sores: Preventive Treatments

For individuals experiencing frequent cold sore outbreaks, preventive treatments may be recommended. These typically involve daily antiviral medications to suppress the virus and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Recommended Preventive Treatment Dosages

• Acyclovir: 400 milligrams (mg), twice daily
• Valacyclovir: 500 mg, once daily

These preventive treatments should be taken regularly as prescribed by a healthcare professional to maintain their effectiveness.

The Impact of Cold Sores on Quality of Life

Cold sores can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, both physically and emotionally. The visible nature of these lesions can lead to self-consciousness and social anxiety, particularly during active outbreaks. Additionally, the discomfort and pain associated with cold sores can interfere with daily activities such as eating, drinking, and speaking.

Psychological Effects of Cold Sores

• Decreased self-esteem
• Social withdrawal
• Anxiety about future outbreaks
• Stress related to managing the condition

Recognizing the psychological impact of cold sores is crucial for providing comprehensive care and support to affected individuals.

Advances in Cold Sore Research and Treatment

Ongoing research in the field of virology and immunology continues to shed light on the mechanisms underlying cold sore outbreaks and potential new treatment approaches. Some promising areas of investigation include:

• Development of more effective antiviral medications
• Exploration of immunomodulatory therapies
• Investigation of novel drug delivery methods for improved efficacy
• Research into potential vaccines for HSV-1

These advancements hold the potential to revolutionize cold sore treatment and prevention in the future.

Cold Sores in Special Populations

While cold sores are generally manageable in healthy individuals, they can pose significant risks for certain populations. Understanding these special considerations is essential for appropriate management and prevention.

Cold Sores in Immunocompromised Individuals

People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy, may experience more severe and frequent cold sore outbreaks. In these cases, aggressive treatment and preventive measures are often necessary to minimize complications.

Cold Sores During Pregnancy

Pregnant women with active cold sores should consult their healthcare provider, as there is a risk of transmitting the virus to the newborn during delivery. In some cases, antiviral medication or cesarean section may be recommended to reduce this risk.

Cold Sores in Children

Children who contract HSV-1 may experience more severe primary infections, including fever, swollen lymph nodes, and multiple oral lesions. Parents should seek medical attention if their child develops symptoms of a cold sore infection.

By understanding the complexities of cold sores across different populations, healthcare providers can tailor their approach to ensure optimal outcomes for all patients.

Cold sore stages: Pictures, duration, and treatment

Cold sores, also known as herpes labialis, are caused by nongenital herpes simplex virus type 1. People can develop a cold sore on their lips or in their mouth.

Transmission of the nongenital herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) occurs during childhood through nonsexual contact, but adults can contract the infection through sexual activity. HSV-1 hibernates inside skin cells and neurons under the skin until a trigger stimulates it.

Before the cold sore appears, people may feel a burning, stinging, or itching sensation on their lips. For best results, doctors recommend starting treatment as soon as the tingling begins, before the cold sore appears.

In this article, we discuss the stages of a cold sore and what to do if a cold sore develops. We also explore how doctors treat the infection and how people can avoid getting a cold sore.

A cold sore develops in five stages and will typically last between 9 and 12 days.

Stage 1

Initially, people will feel a tingling, itching, or burning sensation underneath the skin around the mouth or base of the nose. Doctors call this the prodrome stage.

Other symptoms that may occur during this stage include:

• malaise
• fever
• tender or swollen lymph nodes

At this first stage of the cold sore, people will not see a blister. People with recurring cold sores may present milder symptoms. Doctors recommend starting treatment as soon as these symptoms begin.

Treatment for cold sores may include oral or topical medications. Sometimes people will use both types to treat a cold sore.

Oral medications for cold sores include:

• acyclovir (Zovirax)
• famciclovir (Famvir)
• valacyclovir (Valtrex)

Topical treatments for cold sores include:

• acyclovir (Zovirax) cream
• docosanol (Abreva)
• penciclovir (Denavir) cream

Treatment aims to shorten the duration of the cold sore. In one study published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, researchers found that high doses and short courses of valacyclovir may reduce the duration of a cold sore by about 1 day.

Taking medication when symptoms first appear can prevent or block the cold sore from appearing.

Stage 2

If the person does not use any medication, a fluid-filled blister will likely develop around 1 to 2 days after the initial symptoms.

Stage 3

The third stage, which occurs around day 4, involves the blister opening up and releasing its fluid. Doctors call this stage the ulcer or weeping stage. If another person comes into contact with the blister’s fluid, they may develop a cold sore as well.

Cold sores are contagious and tend to be painful during this stage.

Stage 4

Between days 5 and 8, the cold sore will dry up, leaving a yellow or brown crust. The crust will eventually flake off.

People must take care of the scab during this stage because it can crack or break.

Stage 5

The final stage of a cold sore is the healing stage.

Several scabs may form and flake off during this stage. Every new scab will be smaller and smaller until the wound heals completely. Most often, the cold sore will not leave a scar.

Some doctors suggest that a cold sore can last around 2 to 6 weeks.

People who come into contact with another person’s cold sore may be at risk of infection. However, they would have to come into contact with the fluid when the blister ruptures.

Some people may develop recurring cold sores. According to the American Family Physician (AAP), various stimuli can awaken the hibernating virus, such as:

• stress
• fever
• sun exposure
• extremes in temperature
• ultraviolet radiation
• a compromised immune system
• injury

When a cold sore enters the ulcer or weeping stage, around the fourth day, the cold sore becomes contagious.

People who come into contact with the fluid from another person’s open blister can develop a cold sore between 2 to 20 days after contact.

People can come into contact with fluid from another person’s cold sore through kissing or sharing utensils, drinkware, cosmetics, or towels.

Doctors suggest that treating a cold sore at the start of symptoms, before the blister appears, may prevent the cold sore from appearing.

People with a history of cold sores can usually detect the initial symptoms and know they need to start treatment right away.

Some people get chronic cold sores and may require preventive treatments. Taking acyclovir or valacyclovir every day may prevent cold sores.

According to the AAP, the recommended doses for each drug are:

• acyclovir 400 milligrams (mg), twice daily
• valacyclovir 500 mg, once daily

People with chronic cold sores will need to take preventive treatments regularly. Also, doctors and dentists recommend:

• eating foods high in lysine, such as red meats, fish, and dairy
• applying sunscreen to the face and lips before going outside throughout the year
• shaving with a disposable razor blade when a cold sore appears
• replacing toothbrushes
• avoiding stress

People should avoid intimate contact with people who have cold sores. Avoid sharing utensils, toothbrushes, towels, and razors.

People with cold sores should avoid touching the blister, and if they do, they need to wash their hands thoroughly.

Cold sores are a common infection of nongenital HSV-1 that people can contract through sexual and nonsexual activities.

People who start treatment when they feel tingling and itching around their lips may block the cold sore from appearing.

If a cold sore appears, it will go through five stages from the prodrome stage to healing. During the ulcer stage, people can transmit the virus to another person. The fluid in the blister contains the virus. People with cold sores must avoid kissing and sharing utensils, towels, and drinkware.

A person may have a cold sore for about 2 weeks, but some doctors suggest that a cold sore can last up to 6 weeks. Medications can help shorten the duration of a cold sore.

Neonatal herpes (herpes in a baby)

Neonatal herpes is a herpes infection in a young baby. The younger the baby, the more vulnerable they are to the harmful effects of infection.

Herpes can be very serious for a young baby, whose immune system will not have fully developed to fight off the virus.

Neonatal herpes, which is rare in the UK, is caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus is very common and causes cold sores and genital ulcers in adults.

Neonatal herpes can be prevented by following some simple advice.

How does a newborn baby catch herpes?

During pregnancy and labour

If you had genital herpes for the first time within the last 6 weeks of your pregnancy, your newborn baby is at risk of catching herpes.

There’s a risk you will have passed the infection on to your baby if you had a vaginal delivery.

This risk is much lower if you have had genital herpes before.

After birth

The herpes simplex virus can be passed to a baby through a cold sore if a person has a cold sore and kisses the baby.

The herpes virus can also be spread to your baby if you have a blister caused by herpes on your breast and you feed your baby with the affected breast or expressed breast milk from the affected breast.

A baby is most at risk of getting a herpes infection in the first 4 weeks after birth.

You should not kiss a baby if you have a cold sore to reduce the risk of spreading infection.

Cold sores and other blisters caused by the herpes virus are at their most contagious when they burst. They remain contagious until completely healed.

What are the warning signs in babies?

Because newborn babies have underdeveloped immune systems, they can quickly become seriously ill after catching the virus.

Call a GP or contact 111 straight away if your baby:

• is lethargic or irritable
• is not feeding
• has a high temperature (fever) – find out how to take your baby’s temperature
• has a rash or sores on the skin, eyes and inside the mouth

These are early warning signs that your baby may be unwell.

Call 999 immediately if your baby:

• is lacking in energy (listless)
• is becoming floppy and unresponsive
• is difficult to wake up from sleep
• has breathing difficulties or starts grunting
• breathes rapidly
• has a blue tongue and skin (cyanosis) – if they have brown or black skin this may be easier to see on their lips, tongue and gums, under their nails and around their eyes

Very often the baby will not have any specific herpes symptoms, such as a rash.

But they can become unwell very quickly, so you need to act fast.

How is neonatal herpes treated?

Neonatal herpes is usually treated with antiviral medicines given directly into the baby’s vein (intravenously). 

This treatment may be needed for several weeks.

Any related complications, such as fits (seizures), will also need to be treated.

You can breastfeed your baby while they’re receiving treatment, unless you have herpes sores around your nipples.

If you are taking antiviral treatment too, this can be excreted in your breast milk, but is not thought to cause any harm to your baby.

How serious is herpes for a baby?

Sometimes neonatal herpes will only affect the baby’s eyes, mouth or skin.

In these cases, most babies will make a complete recovery with antiviral treatment.

But the condition is much more serious if it has spread to the baby’s organs.

Many infants with this type of neonatal herpes will die, even after they have been treated. 

If widespread herpes is not treated immediately, there’s a high chance the baby will die.

How can neonatal herpes be prevented?

If you’re pregnant and have a history of genital herpes, tell your doctor or midwife. 

You may need to take medicine during the last month of pregnancy to prevent an outbreak of vaginal sores during labour.

Delivery by caesarean section is recommended if the genital herpes has occurred for the first time in the last 6 weeks of your pregnancy.

If you develop a cold sore or have any signs of a herpes infection, take these precautions:

• do not kiss any babies
• wash your hands before contact with a baby
• wash your hands before breastfeeding
• cover up any cold sores, lesions or signs of a herpes infection anywhere on your body to avoid passing on the virus

Support and advice if you have been affected

You may find these resources helpful:

• cold sores
• genital herpes
• Sands
• World Health Organization (WHO): herpes simplex virus

Page last reviewed: 03 March 2022
Next review due: 03 March 2025

Herpes – prevention and treatment

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, known as herpes, is common throughout the world.
HSV type 1 (HSV-1) is usually transmitted by oral contact and causes
infection in or around the mouth (oral herpes), but it can also cause genital herpes. HSV-2
is primarily transmitted sexually and causes genital herpes.

Both oral and genital herpes are mostly asymptomatic or unrecognized,
but can cause mild to severe painful blisters or sores at the site of infection.
Infection is lifelong and symptoms may recur for many years.
Some medicines are available to reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms,
but they cannot cure the infection.

Recurrent symptoms of both oral and genital herpes can be
troublesome. Genital herpes can also stigmatize and affect sexual
relationship. However, over time, most people with any type of herpes
adjust to living with the infection or look for opportunities. Today, there are many ways to eliminate this disease, and gynecology in Switzerland is at the forefront in the industry of this disease.

Symptoms of genital herpes in women

Contents of the page

• 1 Symptoms of genital herpes in women
• 2 Genital herpes in men
  • 2.1 How to prevent herpes
• 3 Treatment of herpes
• 4 GENITAL HERPES TRANSMISSION AND RISK FACTORS
  • 4.1 Transmission between sexual partners
  • 4.2 When is the virus most likely to spread?

In women, herpes infection may present with skin symptoms on the genital area
. Here are the symptoms of herpes simplex virus type 2:

• Itching
• Stinging
• Burning
• Skin lesions with small blisters or blisters in tufts;
• Presence of whitish plaque on lesions.

Many women who are trying to get rid of this blockage prefer the treatment in
Switzerland, which has repeatedly proven its effectiveness.

Genital herpes in men

In men the symptoms are very similar to genital herpes as in women, but they are often less painful
:

• Redness;
• Itching ;
• Blisters in tufts or vesicles in tufts;
• Skin lesions on the foreskin and penis;
• Skin lesions on thighs, buttocks or anus.

Ways to prevent herpes

In the case of herpes, prevention is better than cure. If herpes is persistent, your
doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication that you will take at regular intervals
to help keep the virus under control.
Some people, for example, develop herpes after exposure to the sun, so
Applying sunscreen to your lips to avoid too much exposure to sunlight
can help control flare-ups.

Some people also get herpes when they are under stress, so finding ways to manage or reduce your anxiety levels can help.

Because the virus can spread to other people and other parts of your body, you should avoid sharing drinking cups, food containers that you use. Also avoid touching the blister and then touching another part of the body.

Treatment for herpes

Although there is no definitive cure for herpes, there are many ways to manage it. Finding the
treatment that works best for you may take a bit of trial and error, but after a while you’ll find a
treatment that reduces flare-ups or eliminates them quickly.

GENITAL HERPES TRANSMISSION AND RISK FACTORS

Transmission between sexual partners

The herpes virus is most commonly transmitted between partners during oral, anal or vaginal sex.

It is also possible to develop genital herpes after contact with a sore on the lip of an infected person during oral sex; in this case, genital herpes is most likely caused by HSV type 1 infection. Person-to-person transmission can occur even in the absence of visible sores.

No risk of infection after contact with environmental surfaces (door handles,
toilet seats, bed linen).

Risk of transmission from an infected male to an uninfected female partner
is higher than the risk of transmission from an infected woman to an uninfected male partner. As with any other sexually transmitted infection, the risk of contracting genital herpes increases with the number of sexual partners, the frequency of sexual intercourse, and the infrequent use of condoms.

When is the virus most likely to spread?

The risk of spreading an infection is much higher when a person has signs or symptoms of an active infection. However, the spread of infection is possible even in the absence of ulcers.

STDs, genital infections. Or the dangers of oral and unprotected sex?

In this article:

« When you feel lonely, remember that
there are species of bacteria living inside you that do not perform any
functions. They just like you”
A. Dobrokotov

Things are not so easy with unprotected and oral sex. The illusion of security exists only in our minds. In fact, everything is much more complicated.

Batteria from hands can end up everywhere – in the mouth, in the genitals, in the eyes

The mouth, oddly enough, is one of the most unclean places in the body. The mouth is the area where a lot of foreign bacteria get into. Even if you wash your hands and observe oral hygiene (brush your teeth and rinse your mouth), you still cannot avoid getting foreign flora. She is all around us. In food, on your hands, under your nails, on your toothbrush…

In the photo, what is sown only from your hands.

Don’t believe? You can take it and check it yourself. Instruction – here .

And then the mother asked the child who came from a walk to put his unwashed hand to the Petri dish*

*The Petri dish is the laboratory dish on which bacteria are grown.

And that’s what happened.

Source: pikabu.ru

These colorful spots are colonies of overgrown bacteria. What does it say? That unwashed hands are very dirty. A person touches everything with these hands. And genitals including . Bacteria from the hands can pass into the mouth, eyes, genitals. As well as in reverse order from the genitals to the mouth, to the eyes, etc.

Now about the contents of the mouth

What is on the hands is often in the mouth.

You will be unpleasantly surprised! Many times more bacteria are sown from the mouth (!!!). And many more diverse ones, including pathogenic ones.

I foresee the question: “ Saliva contains the bactericidal enzyme lysozyme which is all about b will harm ?

Yes, there is lysozyme. But its activity is not enough to kill a large number of bacteria in the mouth, including pathogens. Beneficial flora (so-called saporophytes *), which lives permanently in the mouth, is adapted to lysozyme.

* saporophytes – living in symbiosis with the human body

The activity of lysozyme is not enough to neutralize all bacteria entering the mouth from the outside.

Below is bacterial culture from the pharynx.

Beneficial bacteria and cohabiting bacteria (commensals)

Many types of bacteria can be found in the mouth: commensal staphylococci*, some viruses, protozoa, etc. More often these are permanent inhabitants of the oral cavity, from which, as a rule, no harm No. These are the bacteria that “just like you”

0002 The concept of “normal microflora” combines microorganisms, the presence of which is the norm for a healthy person.

At the same time, pathogenic bacteria are also quite common. The line between healthy flora and pathogens is difficult to draw. Moreover, there are situations when there is a “collapse” of immunity and its own “native and harmless” flora “shows its teeth” – it becomes pathogenic.

Now about sex with an oral bias. Proven composition of human oral flora

The composition of the flora of the human oral cavity is constantly updated. Microorganisms enter the mouth with food, air, water … There are places in the mouth where bacteria can linger. These are interdental spaces, gum pockets, folds of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, etc. It is there that food remains, etc. turn into an environment for the growth of bacteria.

Anaetobic types of bacteria (those that do not need oxygen to live) predominate in the mouth.
On the cheeks , streptococcus lives in their epithelium — Streptococcus mitior . teeth teeth – Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sangius .
Tip of tongue adorns Streptococcus salivarius .
In the mouth live spirochetes genera Treponema Leptospiria , Borrelia . Mycoplasma – doesn’t it remind you of anything? Many protozoa microorganisms – Trichomonas buccalis , Entamoeba 90 126 buccalis . Entamoeba dentalis 26 Friedländer wand ) .

Natural flora is a barrier to outside flora. Its own flora competes with aliens. And therein lies its benefit. This flora is useful.

But how will the natural flora behave when it enters a different environment?

For example, in the partner’s vagina or urethra?

Pathogenic mouth bacteria. What is found in the mouth during examinations

Pathogenic bacteria inevitably get into the mouth. They are the ones who can do harm.

Moreover, oral diseases such as candidiasis, stomatitis, glossitis, leukoplakia, periodontitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis, etc. are not uncommon. All of them are caused by foreign bacteria and viruses that have entered the mouth. All these diseases are caused by pathogenic flora .

What is typical: the severity of the manifestations of this pathology can be blurred. Therefore, a person may not pay attention to them.

The dominant inhabitants of the oral cavity are streptococci. More than 100 streptococci are contained in 1 milliliter of saliva. At the same time, epidermal staphylococcus aureus Staph is invariably present in dental plaque. epidermidis . Recent studies have shown that Staphylococcus epidermidis, for example, getting into the genitals (not its usual place) becomes a pathogen (harmful).

The same pathogenic flora is Staphylococcus aureus ( Staph . aureus ) is a very aggressive nosocomial infection. It is impossible to take her out of the hospital. Repairs and disinfection do not help. Because of Staphylococcus aureus in America, entire hospitals are not repaired, but simply demolished.

It has been proven that Staphylococcus aureus and epidermal staphylococci are absolute pathogens that can cause inflammatory diseases urine floor system fish Candida Aspergillia niger Pseudomonae aeruginosa , Streptococcus , Escherichia coli coli Klebsiella genus Neisseria Enterococci Enterococcus , Corynobacteria ( Corynobacter ). Mushrooms: C . albicans , C . tropikalis ,

Other species0165 ov , what is found in the mouth: Staph . Viri , Staph . Albic , Staph . Aureus , Staph . haeruelibicus ,

Streptococcus Virid ans , – absolutely pathogenic flora for the genitourinary system, like epidermal staphylococcus aureus Str . Epidermidis .

and other streptococci: Str . Faecabis , Str . Aureus, Str. Hominis , Str. Vissei , Str. Flaeris , Str. Salivarum , Str. Agalactika , Str. Milis , Str. Sanguis , Str. Pyogenes, Str. Anginosus , Str. Mutans , Str. Cremoris ,

Genus Neisseria : N. sicca, N. 9 0126 subfeava , N. feava ,

Klebsiella : K. pneumoniae, is a flora that causes pneumonia and progresses to lung abscess, causes cystitis, pyelitis, bacteria emia, sepsis, etc.

Escherichia coli Esherichia coli , is a frequent inhabitant of both the mouth and the genitals.

Entero to kki — Enterococcus faeceum fecalis ) — aggressive pathogenic flora. It is found both in the mouth and in the genitals.

Pseudomonae – Pseudomonae aeruginosa

P forest fungus Aspergillia niger Corynobacter pseudodiphteriae .

Source natural-sciences.ru

The above is not all that can be sown in the mouth .

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can colonize the oral cavity

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are passed from partner to partner through bodily fluids (including saliva). When saliva from an infected person gets on the genitals (genitals) of a partner, it causes infection, which leads to local inflammation.

Below is a partial list of STD pathogens that affect the oral cavity.

G herpes

X lamydia – characteristic chlamydial inclusions in the cell

As it turned out, chlamydia is a very tenacious bacteria. They live in conditions completely incompatible with life. Scientists have found chlamydia in the Arctic Ocean at a depth of 3,000 meters. They survive without oxygen and under conditions of very high pressure. No wonder chlamydia is so difficult to treat. This parasite adapt to any conditions.
Source: ferra.ru

Ure o plasmosis

Guard not rellez

The idea that gardnarella is a natural flora in the body is not very true. Gardnarella easily becomes a pathogen, causing inflammatory changes in the genitals such as burning in the vagina (vaginitis) and other inflammations. Gardnerellosis is one of the most common causes of bacterial vaginosis. Recent studies have shown that gardnerellosis can provoke joint pain (arthritis)

D Onorrhoea (Diplococcus)

C Iphilis

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Such a terrifying appearance has a pale spirochete – the causative agent of the disease “syphilis” known for centuries.

In this case, you can become infected, for example, hepatitis C , which is transmitted through body fluids, including saliva and sexual contact

Hepatitis C

AND infections and related to the and gastrointestinal tract . For example – Escherichia coli a and Enterococci etc. 6

E and many other infections are absolute a mi for the genitourinary system . They can be transmitted both naturally and through oral sex .

So how dangerous is oral sex?

Dangerous! And there are many variants of bacteria in the mouth.

With a high degree of probability, the transfer of bacterial contents of the mouth to the urogenital organs is possible in both women and men.

And this applies not only to strictly pathogenic flora, but also to any, even saprophytic* bacteria that may be in the mouth.

*Saprophytic bacteria – bacteria – cohabitants.

Relatively pathogenic and even non-pathogenic oral flora can be partially neutralized by the conditions where it has taken root. Getting from the mouth to the genitals, the bacterium encounters a completely different environment. A different acidity, a different mucous membrane, a different concentration of hormones … which mo gut make it an absolute pathogen . In the genital organs, these bacteria can cause inflammatory diseases .

One single sexual contact is enough to significantly disrupt the bacterial purity of the genital organs and cause inflammation: bacterial vaginitis, urethritis, cervicitis, endomtreitis, salpingitis, inflammation of the ovaries – adnexitis.

If a question arises, why does a woman have a throbbing pain in the right lower abdomen, then with a high degree of probability it can be assumed that this is, for example, an inflammatory right-side adnexitis. The most likely cause of inflammation is foreign flora. Which, by the way, is not difficult to identify and liquidate. Solving all problems with inflammation.

The same with the questions “pain in the lower abdomen when urinating”, “itching in the perineum”, “burning in the perineum”, “why is my period painful?” or “painful periods, what to do?”. Before sorting through a large list of possible causes, do a banal study on the beaterial cleanliness of the genital organs. And the issue can be quickly and easily resolved.

Some conclusions:

1. Wash your hands
2. Oral sex is far from safe.
3. During oral sex, pathogenic flora passes from the oral cavity to the genitourinary organs and with a high degree of probability can cause inflammation (cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, cervicitis, endometritis, adnexitis, etc.). It all depends on the composition of the flora and on personal immunity.
4. Inflammation can be pronounced , with violent manifestations, as, for example, in gonorrhea: pain, burning, purulent discharge, heaviness in the lower abdomen.
5. Inflammation can occur without any sensations and external manifestations . The patient may not be aware of the infection. As, for example, with chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis. These microorganisms have a special enzyme system that prevents the development of inflammation. This is often the problem when the patient believes that he is completely healthy because “nothing bothers him.” In one laboratory found, and in the second – no?? NB! The error in diagnosis in men reaches 60%, and in women – 12% (official data related to the technical aspects of taking the material and the studies themselves. Today, regardless of the rating of the laboratory and the country of execution!). But there are technical solutions that can significantly reduce the diagnostic error.
6. Manifestations can be minimal in staphylococcal and enteroccal infections, but cause reactive changes, for example, in the joints and blood vessels (for example, endovas to ulitis ).
7. It doesn’t matter which direction the infection moves: from the mouth to the genitals or vice versa. Unprotected and oral sex can infect both the oral cavity and the genitourinary system.

What to do with inflammation?

1. The survey may show something if there are complaints.
2. By eye and manual gynecological or urological examination to find the cause of inflammation will not work. A deeper examination is needed.
3. ultrasound transvaginal and prostate ultrasound show inflammation in 80% of cases. But only if certain standards are met.

If the above points 1, 2 and 3 are supplemented by a professional laboratory examination (in compliance with all standards), then, as a rule, it is possible to obtain absolutely accurate data on the bacterial purity of the genitourinary organs. This is the shortest way to solve the treatment of inflammation, especially chronic inflammation of the female and male genital organs.