3- other body surfaces such as Herpes Zoster, or Shingles . Typically oral infections are from Herpes Simplex I virus types, genital infections are from Herpes Simplex II virus types, or genital herpes. Other body surfaces may be infected by type I or II strains, or by another one of the Herpes virus strains. A common infection of another body surface often results in a condition called Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster. It should be noted that treatment does not get rid of the virus from your body, but simply diminishes the symptoms of an active outbreak.
Some researchers believe that a persons that are infected, are contagious through viral shedding.
This is a situation where the viral particles escape the infected person's skin, even though they don't have obvious visible symptoms. The treatments for herpes infections include oral medication and topical cream. The location, length of time infected, and age of the patient often play a role in determining the exact dosage and combination of traditional medication. Alternative Herpes treatments often involve natural herbal and nutritional substances. The alternative treatments are often more successful in preventing outbreaks, than diminishing active infections.