Herpes simplex virus

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 bluster in the infected area, when the blisters break it leaves a tender sore.The best thing to do when thinking you have herpes is to go to the doctor, there they will most likely give you acyclovir, famciclovir or valacyclovir since these are the most effective medication. These medications does not rid your body of the virus but it does lesson the symptoms.…

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…

never a time there are not microbes around and on us only a small percent of microbes are dangerous and sometimes fatal. In Romans 1:20 it talks about God invisible attributes. God created this world in a way that if humans looked around they should be able to see God 's hand in it all. This paper will include and discuss one human pathogen microbe, Herpes labialis, and one environmental microbe, Desulfitobacterium hafniese DCB-2. Herpes labialis is a…

The Herpes Simplex Virus, more well known as herpes, is a viral disease that causes sores and blisters. It can be spread by the direct contact of an infected area to a non infected area or by the infected area touching an object and an unaffected area also touching that object (such as towels, fingers, ect). There are two types of the Herpes Simplex Virus; herpes type 1 (HSV­1) and herpes type 2 (HSV­2). Herpes type 1, or oral herpes, usually consists of blisters or sores around the mouth area.…

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) was first reported over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks who used the term herpes, meaning creepy or crawling (Drugge & Jackson Allen, 2008, p. 455). It is known today as an infectious organism that affects populations equally worldwide (Drugge & Jackson Allen, 2008). In 2004, reports showed that 60% to 95% of the older adult population suffered from HSV-1 and at least 40% of them had been infected since age fifteen (Drugge & Jackson Allen, 2008). ). It is one of the most…

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…

Herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2) is a DNA virus that stems from the Herpesviridae family and belongs to Simplexvirus genus (Talaro, & Chess, 2015, p. 169). Herpesviridae consists of more than 100 herpesviruses that occur in animals; eight human heran pesviruses are known, with three subfamilies: Alphaherpesvirinae, Betaherpesvirinae, and Gammaherpesvirinae. Herpes simplex virus-2 is part of the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily (Norberg, Bergström, Rekabdar, Lindh, & Liljeqvist, 2004). One of the…

A review of the records reveals the member to be an adult female with a birth date of 04/08/1962. The member has a diagnosis of herpes simplex virus 2. The member’s treating provider, Christina Chen, MD recommended the member be treated with Acyclovir 5% ointment 30/30. The carrier has denied coverage of Acyclovir 5% ointment 30/30 as not medically necessary. There is a letter from the carrier to the member dated 04/22/2016 which states in part: “According to our policy, the medical…

Pathogen/Cause: What causes the disease (virus, bacteria, fungus, protist, …)? Encephalitis is a viral infection that has multiple different causes. Encephalitis can be caused by the herpes simplex virus, and although this is rare, this type of encephalitis can cause severe brain damage or even death. Encephalitis can also be caused by animals. If a person were to come into contact with an infected animal (an animal with rabies), or be bitten by one, then the person can contract encephalitis.…

Pregnant women who have had the virus should talk to their health care provider about the steps they can take to prevent from transmission to their baby. Fungal Infections Fungal STD’s are the most commonly occurring type of STD’s but they can be treated easily if treatment starts at an early age. They are transmitted through oral, vaginal or anal sex. Symptoms of fungal STD’s include fever, dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, chills and muscle aches. Yeast infections also cause redness and itching…