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Herpes Simplex Virus

Herpes Simplex Virus information

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Is Herpes Simplex a virus or a bacteria? Virus
Where is it most often found? Mouth and genital regions
How does it move around in the body? Through the nervous system and travels to different mucous membranes
Is it permanent? Yes
How many types are there? Two. HSV-1 and HSV-2
What is HSV-1? Cold sores/fever blisters
What is HSV-2? Genital Herpes
How is HSV-1 transmitted? Through close contact such as kissing, sharing eating utensils, lip balms
How long does it take for HSV-1 to develop? Between 2 and 20 days
How long does HSV-1 symptoms last? Between 7 and 10 days
Most people are exposed to the virus, what percentage develops sores? 10%
What does the infection appear as? Tiny clear, fluid filled blisters
What is HSV-2 known as? Genital herpes
How is HSV-2 transmitted? Through sexual contact with an infected person
Where do sores appear? Buttocks, vagina, cervix or penis
How is HSV diagnosed? Usually can be diagnosed visually. However if uncertain a swab of infected area can be taken and a culture can be done. Sometimes genital herpes can be mistake for other diseases such as syphilis. In these cases more than one test is needed.
How is it treated? With oral anti-viral medications. Such as acyclovir, famciclovir and valacyclovir.
Is there a vaccine? No.
Created by: kloshea
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