how is this infection classified into?
HSV-1 and HSV-2
Herpes simplex
There are two types of herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2)
where did the first case of herpes come from It has been known for at least 2,000 years is it a bacterial, viral, or fungal disease? Viral infection how is this virus transmitted? By direct contact with body fluids or lesions of an infected individual what are the symptoms it gives? Small blisters in groups often called cold sores or fever blisters or may just cause a sore throat what are some of the tests done to detect this infection? The tests include culture of the virus, direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) studies to detect virus, skin biopsy, and polymerase chain reaction to test for presence of viral DNA
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Herpes simplex [SEP] Introduction
The first episode is often more severe and may be associated with fever, muscle pains, swollen lymph nodes and headaches. Over time, episodes of active disease decrease in frequency and severity. Other disorders caused by herpes simplex include: herpetic whitlow when it involves the fingers, herpes of the eye, herpes infection of the brain, and neonatal herpes when it affects a newborn, among others. There are two types of herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 more commonly causes infections around the mouth while HSV-2 more commonly causes genital infections. They are transmitted by direct contact with body fluids or lesions of an infected individual.