Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human herpes virus (HHV) infections are very common among the general population. With a prevalence of up to 95%, HSV type 1 infection is more common than HSV type 2 infection. The latter is the principal pathogenic cause of genital herpes, which has a prevalence of approx. 3%–60%, depending on the patient cohort examined. 1 – 3 In industrial nations, however, genital herpes infection is increasingly triggered by HSV type 1 infection. If you’ve experienced cold sores before, you know your own warning signs better than anyone. The minute you start to feel those symptoms, start using the applicator. In some cases, you may be able actually to prevent an outbreak from happening. The sooner you start using it, the less likely it is that the cold sore will end up being severe. Even if you already have a blister, you can still use the device during any point of the cold sore’s lifespan. HERPOtherm® is a patented chemical-free medical device for the local treatment of symptoms that accompany cold sores such as itching, burning, tingling or tightness. A long-lasting alternative to creams and patches that can prevent the development of cold sore blisters and promote faster healing of symptoms, if applied early enough. It is discreet, easy and practical to use. Proven to reduce symptoms by up to 50% and treatment time by two days sooner in comparison with Aciclovir. Up to 100 uses before you need to replace the battery.

Anti Malaria Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal. A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected. Symptoms of malaria It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include: 1. A high temperature of 38C or above 2. Feeling hot and shivery 3. Headaches 4. Vomiting 5. Muscle pains 6. Diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer. When to seek medical attention Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found. You should still seek medical help even if it’s several weeks, months or a year after you return from travelling. If there’s a possibility you have malaria, a blood test will be carried out to confirm whether or not you’re infected. You should receive the results of your blood test on the same day. If you have malaria, treatment will…

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The HERPOtherm Cold Sore Treatment is battery operated and you use it by applying it directly to the cold sore where it utilises thermotherapy to get to work on the cold sore, making it one of the best cold sore treatments. The white tip heats to 51C whilst placed upon the cold sore, then after a few seconds the treatment is complete. The heat provides a number of benefits that mostly focus on reducing inflammation, therefore reducing all the nasty symptoms of a cold sore, such as the itching and the burning. Eat soft, cool foods such as cold soups, jelly and yoghurt. Avoid acidic or salty food as they'll make your sores sting Looking for a cold sore treatment that doesn’t involve any ingredients? Look no further than the long-lasting alternative to creams and patches, Herpotherm Cold Sore Treatment And Prevention Device. This patented medical device is designed to provide localized relief from the symptoms that commonly accompany cold sores, such as itching, burning, tingling, or tightness. Use it to treat active cold sores or to help prevent them from forming in the first place! It has been shown through products like these that the right amount of heat can denature the enzymes of the cells that are affected by HSV-1. It will only deconstruct the virus, and won’t harm healthy cells. If this electronic cold sore treatment is applied later, the severity of cold sore symptoms may be lessened, or they may fade sooner.

Take the lid off and you’ll see a small ceramic plate on the end, a button and an LED. Place the ceramic plate on the affected area and press the button. HERPOtherm then heats itself to the optimum temperature of 51 degrees, which only takes a second or two, and then after three seconds switches itself off. That’s it. Because so many people experience cold sores, new, revolutionary treatments are being devised all the time. Creams, ointments, and gels can be messy and impractical for some people. That’s why Herpotherm Heat Treatment for Cold Sores is such a unique and innovative option. Don’t use the device for extended periods of time after it indicates it’s done with each process. Follow the instructions carefully. Once you’ve had cold sores, it's more likely that you'll get them again. This is because, even after your sores disappear, the virus lies dormant in a nearby nerve and has the potential to cause the infection again.Of course try and take multivitamins and eat a healthy diet, lots fo water etc. Burt you should be doing that anyway ;) and yes the best treatment is prevention so wear sunscreen/lip balm with spf.