What's the Difference Between Yeast Infection and Herpes?

What's the Difference Between Yeast Infection and Herpes?

Yeast infection is caused by pathogenic Candida cells that reside in the vagina, while herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus. In this article, I’ll tell you what are the symptoms of these infections, how you can test for them and how they’re treated. Read on!

What are the Symptoms of Herpes?It’s a viral infection spread by genital or oral sex. The herpes simplex virus may not give any symptoms or mild symptoms, however sometimes herpes infection may produce:

• small blisters on the genitals that burst and turn into ulcers
• flu-like symptom

These symptoms usually occur around 4 days after exposure to the virus and may last up to four weeks. This infection is incurable, so you may experience further onsets of genital blisters from time to time, but they should be milder than the first time.

This virus is very common and affects 15% of the population. In order to prevent it, it’s best to abstain from sex completely, use condoms or only have sex with someone who is not infected. Remember that this virus may produce no symptoms, that’s why it’s very important to get tested to know if you or your partner is a herpes carrier.

How to Treat Herpes?

Herpes infection is still incurable but there are medications that can suppress the virus and make the onsets of ulcers less painful. Your doctor may prescribe the following:

Acyclovir: This antiviral drug is sold in capsules, suspension, injection or ointment. It makes ulcers appear less frequently, they become less painful and they heal easier. It also helps to reduce the risk of spreading the infection.

Valacyclovir and Famciclovir: They’re also antiviral drugs, but their effect lasts longer than that of acyclovir. They’re only available in tablets.

What are the Signs of Vaginal Yeast Infection?
Vaginal yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted disease. You may develop it when the pH levels in your vagina are disturbed because of The most common signs of a yeast infection include:

• Itchy vagina and vulva, which may be reddened and swollen
• Discharge which may be white and thick but sometimes it’s transparent and watery
• Discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse and urination
• Sometimes the skin around the vagina and vulva can crack