Cold sores on the mouth, called "herpes labialis", are usually mild and can only be considered harmful. But if these are prolonged, frequent, or severe, the use of antibiotics is recommended.

Blisters on the hands and fingers can also appear and are called "herpetic whitlow". Since the hands can reach all parts of the body, they have the potential to spread the virus. To prevent such a disaster, the hands should be covered with plastic or rubber gloves.

There may be spots in the anus. The infection is called "herpes proctitis". This infection is often more painful and painful than genital herpes.

The eyes, especially of the newborn, may be infected with the herpes virus. The infection is called "herpes keratitis" or "ocular herpes". If this happens, or even if you only have pain in your eyes, contact a doctor immediately. If ignored, herpes keratitis can lead to blindness.

Women with sexually transmitted herpes can also have a vaginal yeast infection, called "vulvovaginal dandidiasis". There will be swelling, itching and pain when a woman urinates or has sex. This is due to the presence of yeast germs in the vagina. If you have a vaginal yeast infection, it does not mean that you also have genital herpes. Excessive yeast growth occurs for a number of reasons, such as when a woman is taking antibiotics or birth control pills, or when she is pregnant, or when she is wearing tight-fitting clothing. Fortunately, with good hygiene, this type of infection disappears on its own.

In some cases, genital herpes virus can infect cerebrospinal fluid and cells around the brain. This will result in meningitis and encephalitis. Meningitis poses a serious risk when these occur: vision changes, photophobia, drowsiness, swelling in the baby's head and falls. Encephalitis occurs when the brain is inflamed. It is also a life-threatening complication and has the same symptoms as meningitis. It can lead to coma.

Other internal organs, such as the joints, the lungs, and the liver, may be prone to complications with genital herpes. These problems occur in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, diabetes or cancer and those who are on chemotherapy.

To avoid complications, you must also keep in mind that HSV lives in the nostrils and can affect any part of the body where the nostrils are found.

These websites for both genital herpes and health are both dedicated to helping you find the best information available about genital herpes and other health issues.