HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUSES

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUSES

Herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes): causes sores around the mouth and lips,genital herpes(sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). HSV-1 - general interactions( using same utensils,, sharing lip balm, or kissing)

Herpes Simplex Type 1 - Woman

Herpes Simplex Type 1 - Man

Herpes type 2 (HSV-2, or genital herpes): infected person may have sores around the genitals or rectum.  HSV-2 - sexual contact with a person who has HSV-2.

CAUSES

• having multiple sex partners
• having another sexually transmitted infection (STI)
• having a weakened immune system
• Fatigue
• Physical or emotional stress
• Menstruation

Herpes Simplex Type 2

SYMPTOMS

• ·         Multiple blisters on or around affected areas (mouth,genitals or rectums.The                blisters break, leaving tender sores
• ·         fever
• ·         swollen lymph nodes
• ·         headaches
• ·         tiredness
• ·         lack of appetite.

DIAGNOSIS

·         Lab test (virus culture)

TREATMENT

Medications: acyclovir,famciclovir,valaciclovir (can be in oral form or applied as cream)

          

       PREVENTION

·         avoid direct physical contact with infected people.

·         Do not share any items that can pass the virus around,

·         infected people should avoid  oral sex, kissing, or any other type of sexual activity, during an outbreak

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