Herpes Herpes is one of the common of more than 30 different sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) in America today. Herpes is an infection that is caused by one of two closely related viruses, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both of which are very easily caught, have similar symptoms, and can occur on different parts of the body. Even though it is most common to see the virus HSV-1 appear as oral herpes and to see the virus HSV-2 appear as genital
Herpes 1 Herpes Herpes Megan Iacovetta Dental Office Emergencies and Compliance Ms. Kim Martin Everest Institute LRSA 4/10/14 Herpes 2 Herpes Herpes The Herpes simplex virus is an infection that can affect the mouth, lips, genitals and sometimes other parts of the body. I will be discussing the signs, symptoms and causes of herpes, as well as how to prevent contracting this virus or passing it to others Herpes 3 Herpes There are two main
Genital Herpes is a viral disease that is common in the United States. It’s casual agent is the herpes simplex virus type 2 but it can also be caused by herpes simplex type 1. “Humans and animals serve as reservoirs for herpes simplex but only humans demonstrate signs of the disease.”(http://www.austincc.edu/microbio/2704w/hsv1.htm) Genital herpes is mainly transmitted through any sexual activity where the genitals from both partners meet or through oral sex, when a person’s mouth comes in contact
Gambling With Genital Herpes Did you know that there is no proof that condoms really reduce the risk of getting genital herpes? Many young adolescents don’t even understand what genital herpes really is or how you can get genital herpes. Young adolescents should know what the symptoms are if you get infected with a sexually transmitted disease such as genital herpes. Did you know that there is no cure for genital herpes and it is a life long disease? Treatments yet alone are way too expensive for
Herpes. Herpes, a word that all of us know, something that gets made fun of by the raunchiest of comedians, a suggestion of a loose life style, a complex virus that was only recently seen as something to be feared since the early 1970’s for a target of money for pharmaceutical companies. Yet as common to be referenced by Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet, and is a virus that is known worldwide, and almost every one has experienced in one-way or another. According to Medline Plus, the herpes simplex
Herpes Simplex is a common virus that causes infection in humans. This virus is spread in both humans and animals. However, humans are the primary reservoirs for HSV and are the only ones that experience any symptoms. There are two types of Herpes Simplex known as HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 primarily causes oral herpes while HSV-2 causes genital herpes.1 This virus is easily contracted and often during one’s childhood. Unfortunately, this virus is latent and reoccurs every so often, more so during times
Introduction Herpes Zoster (HZ), or Shingles, is a cutaneous disease, characterized by a unilateral, dermatomal, and often painful vesicular rash. Following the primary infection of varicella zoster virus (VZV), the virus remains latent in the dorsal or cranial sensory ganglia. The outbreak typically results from reactivation of latent VZV.1 Herpes zoster (HZ) arises years or decades after primary infection with VZV, which is known in clinical settings as varicella and, in many instances, as chicken
that effect the human population. Herpes is one of these viruses that are quite common throughout the world. Herpes is highly contagious infection cause by two types of viruses. These two types of viruses are known as HSV- type 1 and HSV- type 2. ‘HSV- type 1 which is very common, usually involves a form of ulcers on the skin or mucus membrane, which forms cold sores’ (SA Health, 2014). Where as, HSV- type 2 is known to affect the genital area forming genital herpes. Once an individual has been infected
Herpes Simplex The herpes simplex virus is an infection that can appear in various parts of your body. There are two types of herpes, herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2. Herpes virus type 1 typically causes oral herpes and herpes virus type 2 is responsible for genital breakouts. The herpes simplex virus is contagious and is passed from person to person through direct contact with the virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 can spread through mucosal surfaces or skin sites. For
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Herpes causes sores, which are really painful fluid filled bumps that can break open and can cause bleeding. There are 2 types of herpes; HSV-1 & HSV-2. Herpes simplex virus(HSV) is easily transmitted and is highly contagious. According to article “Genital warts and genital herpes: a public health perspective.” by Edwards M., nearly 80% of people who are infected are unaware of the viral takeover of their immune system. The virus can be activated
a student going into the health care feild, is to educate him of type 2 herpes virus and how he got it. To fully understand type 2 herpes, he will first need to understand what type 1 herpes is. Type 1 herpes is transmitted through oral secrections or getting in contact with the skin of someone who has it. It can cause sore and fever blisters around the mouth and lips. Type 1 herpes is also known as oral herpes. Type 2 herpes on the other hand cause sores around the genital areas and below the waist
its own within a few weeks. This is not a result of a stroke or transient ischemic attack. This is referred to as a (TIA). Palsy simply means weakness or paralysis, What causes Bell’s palsy is not clear, but some experts believe it is linked to the herpes simplex virus, that causes cold sores or Influenza. Many health problems can cause weakness or paralysis of the face. This is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII, which is the 7th cranial facial nerve and the nerve controls the movement of the face
“Human Herpes Virus-8 (HHV-8) and Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS)” Human herpes virus (HHV-8) poses a challenging task for researchers determining its role in Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). People with KS are distinguished by their placement in four categories. The first category consists of elderly males of Mediterranean or Eastern European Jewish descent. The second category consists of individuals of all ages from Africa. Neither one of these categories is associated with immune deficiency or known environmental
you cannot. Herpes is one of those sexually transmitted diseases you cannot get rid of. There are many questions to ask if you were to ever get infected with this atrocious disease such as the following: what is herpes, how do you contract herpes, can you get rid of herpes (what are the treatments), how do you even know you have herpes, what if you are pregnant with herpes, and what are the long term effects of herpes? What are Herpes? There are two different types of Herpes: Herpes
people contract some type of STD every year. This number has quadrupled in the last twenty years. An alarming one in every five Americans from the age of twelve and on are reported with herpes every year. Consequently women suffer this disease at an ungodly figure: one in every three women become infected with herpes every year (www.thriveonline.comhealth/Library). Sexual Health Education has been a debated topic since its beginning. Many parents feel that exposing young people to things such
"The Love Bug" (what the media termed the herpes virus), reached near epidemic levels back in the 70's, you may wonder if a cure has been found in the last 40 years or if it's still a problem as a sexually transmitted disease. Well, no, a cure hasn't been found, and yes, it is still a problem as sexually transmitted diseases go. In fact, some 80 million people in the United States alone have HSV (herpes simplex virus)-2, the "below the waist" type of herpes, a statistic that includes both adults and
with some of the infectious diseases. Among them Herpes Zoster is one. Studies have reported that herpes zoster, which is commonly known as Shingles was the cause of the reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) 1, 2,3In early childhood, the VZV causes chicken pox and after infection, it remains latent in sensory neurons for years, until later in life by age 50 years, this virus causes herpes zoster.1,2 It has been noted that the incidence of herpes zoster and its related complications increases
Mononucleosis Mononucleosis is a disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is a member of the herpes family. The herpes family also includes viruses that cause cold sores, chicken pox, genital herpes, and birth defects (7). Mono, short for mononucleosis (3) "gets its name from the fact that it causes a person's white blood cells to become distorted, so that they have only one nucleus (becoming mononuclear) instead of the usual divided nucleus.'; (3) The first accounts of mono
Caden Nash Mr. Rousselle Health 7th 3 December 2015 Genital Herpes Genital Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in America. Although herpes is extremely common however, it is not fatal. At least 45 million americans over the age of twelve are infected by the herpes virus, this is ⅕ of the population in the United States. This means that in every five people, one is likely to be infected with the virus. Herpes is “any of several viral diseases causing the eruption of small
Shingles is a painful disease that is caused by the same virus that causes the chicken pox. The shingles virus affects about 1 million people per year in the United States alone. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, occurs in people who have already had chickenpox when they were younger. Shingles causes a painful skin rash that usually appears in a band, strip or a small area on one side of the face or body. Most individuals who develop shingles are older than 50 years or have other medical problems