Herpes simplex virus

Genital herpes simplex virus 2 is a global medical problem with significant physical and psychological morbidities. This review is aimed toward health professionals who are involved with patients with genital herpes since medical management is often unsatisfactory. The standard therapy for management of genital herpes infections include acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famcyclovir. Alternate methods for those who are adverse to these drugs are discussed. Results shows standard therapy is preferred…

“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…

Canker sores are often mistaken for cold sores because they look similar. However, aside from the pain that is created by these canker and cold sores they are not the same thing. A canker sore has no known cause, therefore, it is difficult to prevent against it. You can typically find canker sores inside of your mouth, especially on your tongue and gums. This makes it difficult to eat and drink without feeling any pain. While canker sores typically disappear after a few days, dealing with 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…

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,…

stress. • Foods or chemicals that irritate the mouth. • Injury or physical irritation of the mouth. • Medicines. • Allergies. • Tobacco use. Less common causes include: • Skin disease. • A type of herpes virus infection (herpes simplex or herpes zoster).…

Cold sores are inflamed, fluid-filled blisters in or near the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. They range in all different sizes and shapes. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus strain HSV-1. People who get cold sores after having oral sex with someone who has genital herpes can cause a rare strain that is known as HSV-2. Cold sores can also be genetic. The Prodromal Stage is all of the symptoms that occur before the cold sore. Some symptoms may include, burning,…

Genital Herpes (Hawkins, J., et al, 2014) Primary Infections can present multiples lesions in both males and females. It is most commonly seen in the male’s penis, buttocks, thighs and females’ labia, fourchette, cervix, buttocks, thigh, nipples. -Myalgia -Arthralgia -Malaise -Fever, lymphadenopathy -Dysuria on both males and females -Dyspareunia -Headaches (can be a sign of Herpes Meningitis) If this is a recurrent genital lesions- it is less painful, no systemic symptoms , unilateral and will…

What is Herpes? Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a viral infection that is caused by multiple herpes viruses. They can produce cold sores, genital inflammation or even conjunctivitis. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is also known as oral herpes. It can cause cold sores and fever blisters around your mouth and/or on your face. HSV-1 is less contagious than . While as HSV-2 generally is responsible for genital herpes outbreaks. What is Zosters?…