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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,…

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,…

Encephalitis 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

microbe, Herpes labialis, and one environmental microbe, Desulfitobacterium hafniese DCB-2. Herpes labialis is a…

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…

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…