Herpes 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareDiagnosis, treatment and prevention strategiesUnderstanding health conditions and patient care pathwaysASAQA Created by: EllenwhoooCreated on: 12-05-16 11:10 What is it? Herpes is a sexaully transmitted infection 1 of 9 Symptoms (Red) blisters on private areas such as your bum, thighs ,and buttocks pain when passing urine high temperature Headaches Swollen glands Tingling or burning sensation before blisters appear 2 of 9 Causes Caused by the herpes simplex virus passed on from mother shared sex toys without protection (condoms) unprotectected sex 3 of 9 Treatment Antiviral medicines Anaesthetic / pain killing cream for blisters Paracetamol May have suppressive treatment 4 of 9 Physical impact On the indivdual should abstain from sex during outbreaks fertility will decrease if pregnant, you have a higher risk of having a miscarriage On the family could suffer with any of the symptoms their partner is suffers from fatigue partner- can’t have sex with them because of the STI · 5 of 9 Intellectual Impact On the indivdual may become more educated about sexual health may learn about ways to self-manage his condition and limit outbreaks On the family feel sorry for their partner blames themselves if they were the source of them getting herpes 6 of 9 Emotional Impact On the indivdual may feel embarrassed ashamed Upset worried anxious about what this means for his future or passing it on On the family worried- they might think they might have herpes because of their partner has it emotionally detached from their partner angry- if they been diagnosed to have herpes 7 of 9 Social Impact On the indivdual Finds it difficult to start new sexual relationships Finds it difficult to talk to his friends about poor health at times of outbreak May meet new people with herpes through specialist dating agencies/support groups for people with herpes On the family feel distant to their partner because of the herpes 8 of 9 Financial Impact On the indivdual Cost of tests Cost of treatment Could impact on work through sick leave or the need to take time off work to be treated Cost of buying condoms On the family might have miss work for day for appointments, testing and treatment might have to go on the sick pay if they catch it 9 of 9
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