Herpes

Home Treatment tips for Herpes What causes Herpes? Herpes disease is caused by the herpes virus. The two most common types of the herpes virus are herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV1 and HSV-2 respectively). HSV-1 is usually leads to oral herpes or cold sores. Data indicates that 90 % of adults have Herpes virus 1. HSV-2 causes Genital Herpes, which is the most common sexually transmitted disease among adults in the world. You should be aware that the disease is incurable, but its symptoms can be cured and the outbreaks inhibited given proper treatment. This is the reason why some people only experience occurrences once every several years. And in some instances, some individuals don’t experience the symptoms again for the…

The two types of herpes simplex virus, or herpes, are herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), known as oral herpes, and sometimes called orolabial herpes, oral-labial herpes, or oral-facial herpes, and in some cases, genital HSV-1 and neonatal HSV-1, and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), known as genital herpes. ******infectious agent(s) (include type of agent, virulence factors and life cycle): HSV-1 infections are highly contagious. ******when was the disease first described: mode(s) of…

infections: varicella and herpes zoster. This paper will include information on the history of Varicella Zoster Virus and how to treat it. Most people know varicella as chickenpox, which is a modified version of the previous term: chicken peas. It was previously called chicken peas because the red rash that appear resembles the vesicles of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or chicken pecks. Red, itchy spots begin to appear over the face, ears, scalp, abdomen, chest, back, arms, legs, basically anywhere…

The Shingles, or Herpes zoster, is a reactivation of the Varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox in children. Shingles appear on the body as red, hive-like clusters that usually cause very intense pain and an overall feeling of being unwell. Flu-like symptoms (minus the fever), itching, tingling, and extreme pain at the site of the rash, are the most common signs of the virus. Shingles are sometimes called herpes zoster. This is very different to genital herpes,…

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus. This virus affects the genitals, cervix, and skin in other parts of the body. Herpes is a chronic condition but many people never have symptoms even though they carry the virus. HSV-1 is the most common causing oral herpes but can cause genital herpes through oral to genital contact. HSV-2 is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. The symptoms of herpes simplex virus are typically blisters or multiple…

“Herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are human neurotropic viruses that establish latent infection in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) for the entire life of the host (Steiner, I., & Benninger, F., 2013, p. 1).” Herpes is known as a sexually transmitted infection that has no known cure. This type of STI is transmitted through sexual contact and bodily fluids. People need to be aware of the types of transmission, clinical manifestations and diagnostic studies that confirm herpes is…

Genital Herpes is a recurrent, lifelong sexually transmitted infection (STI) with no cure. It is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two forms of the Herpes simplex virus. Herpes Simplex 1 and Herpes Simplex 2. Genital Herpes is caused by HSV 2. The difference between these two viral strains are HSV 1 typically causes cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth. Although, this strain can be spread to the genital area during oral sex, even when physical signs of an outbreak…

Herpes zoster (shingles): a skin condition caused by varicella-zoster virus, the virus causing chickenpox (a childhood illness). Shingles is common among people with previous chickenpox history. The virus may remain inactive in the nerves for a long time and become active again as a consequence of weak immune system (elderly, cancer patients). The virus targets the epidermis and cause painful rashes that appear as clusters of fluid-filled blisters. Although blisters may occur anywhere on the…

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In August 1999, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases began a phase III clinical trial on the drug Acyclovir. The study was conducted until April 2008 so as to see the long-term effects of the drug. The purpose of the study was to test the efficacy of oral Acyclovir in treating infants for herpes simplex virus (HSV) specifically on their skin, eyes, and mouth.1 To be enrolled in this study, the participant must firstly be less than 28 days old, either gender, and have herpes…