Herpes Simplex

Herpes simplex is a very common virus affecting the skin, mucous membranes, nervous system, and the eye. Herpes simplex is commonly referred to as cold sores or fever blisters. These are sometimes confused with aphthous ulcers or more commonly referred to as "canker sores", which have a similar appearance these appear inside the mouth and are not caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex is transmitted through bodily fluids, and children are often infected by the saliva of an adult. After exposure, herpes simplex usually lies dormant in the nerve that supplies the eye and skin. Later on, the virus may be reactivated by stress, heat, running a fever, sunlight, hormonal changes, trauma, or certain medications. In some cases, the recurrence is triggered repeatedly and becomes a chronic problem. When the eye is involved, herpes simplex typically affects the eyelids , conjunctiva , and cornea. In some cases, the infection extends to the middle layers of the cornea, increasing the possibility of permanent scarring. Some patients develop uveitis, an inflammatory condition that affects other eye tissues.

Herpes simplex is an infection that primarily affects the mouth or genital area. In the United States, one out of five of the total adolescent and adult population are infected with herpes simplex virus. Symptoms appear briefly and then disappear; the disease lies dormant in nerve cells, but it may be reactivated by stress or illness. Herpes Simplex virus is mainly divided into two main sub categories. Type-I is the most common and is responsible for herpes simplex eye disease. Type II is responsible for sexually transmitted herpes.Outbreaks of both types of herpes simplex alternate with periods when the virus lies dormant in the nerve cells. The blisters begin to dry up after a few days while forming a yellow crust. The crust then falls off and redness also starts going away. It takes atleast 10-15 days to cure completely. Treatment for recurrent herpes includes elimination of the precipitating conditions, local antibiotic treatment to prevent bacterial infection, and treatment with antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, although some resistant strains (see drug resistance ) have developed. There is no cure. The herpes simplex virus is also the cause of a form of viral encephalitis .

Causes of Herpes Simplex

The common Causes of Herpes Simplex :

Fever, sun exposure and menstruation can act as trigger factors for herpes simplex.
Family members should not share towels or linen with someone who has an outbreak of herpes on the genitalia or cold sores.
There are two kinds of herpes virus, type 1 and type 2, that are the main cause of herpes simplex. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face. Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) is transmitted by sexual contact, kissing, or other close contact.

Symptoms of Herpes Simplex

The common Symptoms of Herpes Simplex :

Swollen glands in the groin area.
Fever blisters.
Enlargement of lymph nodes in the neck or groin.
Headache.
There will be enlargement of lymph nodes in the region of neck or groin.
Skin eruptions may also ben seen after 2-12 days of exposure to herpes virus.
You may have the feeling of sore mouth.
Vaginal discharge.
Mouth sores.

Treatment of Herpes Simplex

Topical antibiotic ointments also may be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections.
Proper nutrition, exercise, and rest helps in maintaining a healthy immune system thus in turn can used for the treatment of herpes simplex.
By using high protection factor sunscreens and other measures are important for the treatment of herpes simplex.
Non-prescription analgesics can reduce pain and fever during initial outbreaks of herpes simplex.
Vaccines function very effectively to prevent the infection in new patients. Some vaccines have been tried to prevent the HSV occurrence. These include the smallpox, Polio and Lupidon C vaccine.
Long-term drug therapy ('suppressive treatment') may be helpful for individuals who suffer frequent recurrent outbreaks.

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