Essay about Herpes

     Herpes, from the ancient Greek meaning to creep or crawl, is the name of a family of viruses of which herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are the most serious human pathogens. HSV-1 is normally associated with orofacial infections and encephalitis, whereas HSV-2 usually causes genital infections and can be transmitted from infected mothers to neonates. Both viruses establish latent infections in sensory neurons and, upon reactivation, cause lesions at or near point of entry into the body.

The spread of herpes may be attributed to a variety of activities ranging from touching and kissing to more intimate activities such as vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse. The time when the virus is most likely to be spread is when the sores, such as cold sores or fever blisters, are open and weeping, during this time the virus may be spread from one partner to another or from one part of the body to another. Although the chance of getting genital herpes from an infected partner whom has no symptoms are only about 10 out of every hundred or 10 percent. It is unlikely, however, that contact with toilet seats, moist towels or similar objects spread herpes. The most commonly infected areas are moist areas of the mouth, anus, vulva, vagina, penis, or the eyes.

This can be contacted from another person after direct skin-to-skin contact, mouth contact, or sexual contact. When the virus is first caught, it does not always show up on the skin, but can lie dormant within special parts of the sensory nerves. Later in life, the virus can become active again and appear as herpes simplex on the skin. Areas which are most commonly affected by herpes simplex are the lips (as cold sores) and the genital area (as genital herpes).

consists of two types; HSV1 and HSV-2, both of which infect humans and are easily

A virus that is the cause of warts of the hands and feet, as well as

Genital Herpes is a virus called Herpes Simplex. It can spread to and from the nose, mouth, fingers and hands. The virus enters the small cracks of the skin or the soft lining of membranes during sex. Symptoms could be blisters on the buttocks, thighs feel sore and itchy, general itchy areas. This can be treated with antiviral tablet.

Herpes viruses have a history of infecting different animals in the past. The herpes-b virus is carried by numerous species of macaque monkeys, which are believed to be a natural host for the virus. An increasing population of drifting monkeys in Florida takes a herpes virus that is deadly to people. The herpes-B infection is sporadic in individuals, but if it does happen, it could lead to serious brain injury or death when the individual is not treated immediately.

Disease, which is very rare the baby could suffer defects in the brain and the

I denied every one of them. He then responded, “oh, well, at least is not something TOO bad, Julio, are you familiar with something cold HSV-1?”, “No” I quickly replied. He sighs and pulls up a chair in front of me. Well I’ll lecture you a bit about what we have in our hands here. “go ahead, hit me with what you know”, I replied. “Julio, it appears you have a cold sore. A cold sore is a blister, that usually forms on or around the lip and its usually caused by HSV-1.” “What is a HSV-1?” I asked, “HSV-1 is herpes simplex 1, it’s the virus that causes cold and mouth sores. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common viral infection that is transmissible from one person to another by close, direct contact. Cold sores and fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1

HSV-1 is generally transferred from one person to another by kissing.... HSV-2 is usually transferred by vaginal intercourse or anal intercourse. Yet in the same way HSV-1 may invade the genitals and then trigger genital HSV simplex virus, HSV-2 will transfer from a single person's genitals to one other person's lips, leading to oral herpes.

Herpes is a sexually transmitted virus which, in many cases, has no symptoms. This causes many people not to be aware that they have been infected and do nothing to avoid infection. At other times, herpes itself produces symptoms such as blisters or ulcers of varying severity.

Herpes simplex 1 also known as oral herpes, it's scientific name is simplex virus. Herpes simplex 1 is a bacterial disease. Herpes simplex 1 is passed with children if the parents carry it. This type can also be carried by kissing, drinking from the same cup from a person that carries it, and any other physical contact with someone that carries it. The cause of the disease can be found on/in the mouth. HSV-1 has a few types of functions: cold sores and/or fever blisters around the mouth and on the face. HSV-1 can be spread much faster when an infected person is having an outbreak. The disease can be spread to any age group, especially if you -have a weekend immune system, having multiple sex partners, being a female, having another sexually transmitted infections- this also goes for Herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2).

Let's define herpes. It is very contagious. It is transmitted by bodily fluids. Proper hand washing precautions should be taken to keep the virus from a cold sore from spreading to the genitals. The first time herpes symptoms appear is called the primary occurrence and it worse than recurring outbreaks.

by this virus and many are as young as 12 years of age. Studies show

Sexually transmitted diseases are known as STDs or STIs, which stands for sexually transmitted infections. STDs and STIs are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are having sex, including oral and anal sex, and having skin to skin contact with an infected area or sore. Common STDs include Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis A, B, and C.