Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

Description

The Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Human Herpesvirus 2 (Genital Herpes) is a type of Herpes Simplex Virus that is sexually transmitted (it is a venereal disease).  Although this Virus usually affects the genitals, it can also infect the Mouth, in which case it may be confused with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1.

 Approximately 50% of people infected with the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 who have already experienced a first episode of lesions experience a further episode (outbreak) within six months and more than 80% experience a recurrence within one year.

 Oral-genital contact is believed to be responsible for 10% to 50% of new cases of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 infections.

Amino Acids

 Lysine (1,000 - 3,000 mg per day) may accelerate the healing of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, may reduce the severity of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 and may reduce the number of recurrences of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[1]

Antioxidants - Synthetic

 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) (250 - 1,000 mg per day) may be extremely effective in suppressing the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[2]

Carbohydrates

 Carrageenans (Carrageenan iota, Carrageenan kappa and Carrageenan lambda) may inhibit the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[3]

 Fucoidan may inhibit/kill Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[4]

Lipids

 AL 721 may interfere with the infectivity of the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2. 

 Eugenol may kill the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[5]

 Undecylenic Acid (applied topically) may inhibit Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[6]

Minerals

 The Lithium Succinate form of Lithium (ointment applied topically) may accelerate the healing of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 lesions.  Oral Lithium therapy may reduce the number of episodes of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 outbreaks, may reduce the duration of each episode and may reduce the severity of the symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 outbreaks.  ^[7]

 Selenium may inhibit the replication of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[8]

 Silver (Mild Silver Protein form applied topically in conjunction with oral consumption) may inhibit Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  ^[9]

 Zinc Sulfate (0.2% cream applied topically) may accelerate the resolution of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 outbreaks:  ^[10]

 When Zinc Sulfate cream (or gel) was applied eight to ten times per day within 24 hours of the appearance of the lesions, lesions cleared in an average time of 4.5 days.  Itching, burning, stinging and pain may disappear within two to three hours.