Herpes Simplex Virus

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reactivate and the virus starts transcribing its genes again. It is important to state that once a person has been infected with Herpes Simplex Virus, this virus will remain latent in the hosts body for years and will eventually reactivate periodically causing the disease. Different stimuli can cause the virus to leave its dormant state such as, fever, trauma, emotional stress, sunlight, and menstruation.
Herpes Simplex Virus can be transmitted into the host body through direct contact between an infected area and broken skin or mucous membrane of the mouth or genitals, as well as via respiratory droplets. In addition, this virus can be transmitted through bodily fluids such as semen, fluid from herpes blisters, saliva, and fluids in the female

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