Herpes Causes FAQs
What is herpes simplex?
Herpes is a term that is very loosely used in day-to-day conversation and
should actually be spoken of with more specificity. The disease Herpes can be
herpes simplex caused by the herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 that are known to
produce cold sores and genital herpes, and herpes shingles caused by the
varicella-zoster virus that is known to produce chicken pox
first and then remain dormant in the body to produce vesicular eruptions along
the course of certain nerves of the body.
The Incredible, Mystical, Formidable Herpes Virus
You are one of the oldest forms of life on this planet. Yet you are not truly alive. Instead you walk the shadow-world between life and non-life. You are feared by all, Revered by none. You infect all vertebrates and many invertebrates. You are one of the driving forces in evolution. Your genes have been incorporated into our genes.
What You Need to Know About Herpes
Herpes is defined as an infectious disease that causes painful spots on the skin especially on individual’s face and sexual organs. The HSV or the Herpes Simplex Virus causes herpes. HSV is of two types- Type 1 and Type 2. Based on this Herpes 1 is distinguished from Herpes 2. Herpes 1 is mainly associated with fever, blister, and sores etc. while herpes 2 is understood to be genital infection. The type of herpes is detected by the symptoms and the nature of virus.
Herpes Virus Family Facts
To most people the word 'herpes' conjures up an image of genital herpes, the incurable virus that is transmitted through sexual contact and causes blisters on the genitals. However herpes is in fact a family of viruses that is extremely widespread and can cause a number of conditions affecting the skin, mouth, eyes, brain or, in rare cases, the whole body.
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