Signs and symptoms Women with herpes virus might have no outbreaks or signs of infection. Most do not know they have the virus. When you are infected‚ the virus lives in your nerve cells for life. When the virus is inactive‚ there is no sign of infection. When the virus becomes active‚ a herpes occurrence happens. Some women may not have any occurrences or can have only one occurrence‚ though some might have numerous occurrences. First Outbreak The first herpes occurrence usually happens within the
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that affects the skin. It is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). This condition commonly affects the fingers. The infection can recur‚ but the first occurrence is usually the most severe. HSV commonly affects the mouth and genitals‚ but it can affect many other parts of the body. Most people who get herpetic whitlow have an HSV infection in another part of the body that spreads to the fingers through a cut. What are the causes? This condition is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and HSV type
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Communicable Diseases and Skin Disorders (13 questions) Common terms that are applied to skin lesions: Erythema – A reddened area caused by increased amounts of unoxygenated blood in the dermal vasculature. Ecchymoses (bruises) – Localized red or purple discolorations caused by extravasation of blood into the dermis and subcutaneous tissues Petechiae – Pinpoint‚ tiny‚ and sharp circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis Primary lesions- Skin changes produced by a causative
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2013)‚ Herpes was discovered in Ancient Greece by Hippocrates‚ who documented the symptoms. Herpes is a viral infection known for thousands of years. There are two types of Herpes viruses: Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV 2). Throughout the world HSV 1 and HSV 2 are common and usually involve infections of the skin and or mucus affecting the face and mouth genitalia and other body parts. HSV 1 is oral herpes‚ and HSV 2 is genital herpes. Life Science and Medical News “Herpes Simplex
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Chicken pox is caused by the Varicella zoster virus and is an airborne infection that is commonly accompanied but the Varicella rash. The Varicella Zoster virus enters ‘through the respiratory tract and conjunctiva’ (Varicella‚ Dr Cindy Weinbaum) where replication of the viruses starts to take place within 24 – 48hours of being in contact with a
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rid of cold sores‚ learn what causes cold sores first. Then give these simple methods a try. You will be glad you did. The herpes simplex virus‚ type 1 and type 2‚ causes all cold sores and fever blisters. This virus is very contagious. Once infected‚ it will take up residence in the nerve fibers nearest initial infection. It will stay with you for life. Usually the herpes simplex virus is latent and not causing any trouble. About a third of those infected will never get a cold sore in their lifetime
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Name: Tenesha Lewis Class: 501 Date: 18th January‚ 2013 H.S.B Project: DISEASES Teacher: ………………………………….. INTRODUCTION The difference between good health and disease is that health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans‚ it is the general condition of a person’s mind‚ body and spirit‚ usually meaning to be free from illness‚ injury or pain (as in “good health” or “healthy”) whiles
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Genital Herpes The history of herpes begins as early as ancient Greek times. Hippocrates speaks of the condition in his writings. Even the word “herpes” is a Greek word that means “to creep or crawl” which is the way that the Greeks described the way that skin lesions spread. In Roman times‚ the emperor Tiberius tried to stop an outbreak of mouth herpes by prohibiting kissing at public events and ceremonies. Soon after Tiberius‚ a physician named Celsus suggested that herpes be treated by cauterizing
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by either strain the herpes simplex virus. This disease is very common‚ affecting an estimated average of 776‚000 people each year in the United States. It is estimated that 85% of infected people between the ages of 14-49 have never gotten diagnosed with it. People can contract the disease through sexual contact with an infected person where they receive infected liquids from either mucous membranes or from the lesions. This disease is so dangerous
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mosquito bite? It could be possible that you have a cold sore‚ also called herpes labialis. Cold sores are tiny‚ fluid-filled blisters around your lips caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. The viral infection is characterized as painful and generally last for about two weeks. It is a very contagious disease and can affect anyone‚ regardless of age. Cold sores spread oral-to-oral and are diagnosed by examination or test. Herpes labialis primarily spreads through oral-to-oral contact but also from oral
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