Study of Communicable Disease: Genital Herpes Virus

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.

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The general herpes virus has become very common in society today. However, there are many treatments to cure this virus, such as Acyclovir(Zovirax) and Valacyclovir(Valtrex). Although these treatments cannot completely cure this virus, it will prevent the spread of cold sores, genital herpes, chicken pox, and shingles. Even though there are plenty positives for these two drugs, unfortunately, there are irritating side effects for taking them; for example, some side effects of Acyclovir can be nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and vomiting. On the other hand, side effects of Valacyclovir contains more severe symptoms such as bruising or bleeding, bloody diarrhea, and red spots on the skin. About forty-five million people of the United States over the age of twelve have been infected with HSV-2, or Herpes Simplex Virus, and deal with these symptoms(WebMD).

Herpes virus cannot be spread through using the same objects as someone who is infected. Many people believe it can be spread through toilet seats and sharing towels. Organisms that cause herpes cannot survive outside the human body for a long period of time. You can have normal contact with people and even date people without them contracting the disease.

The herpes virus is one of the most prevalent viral diseases known to man. As much as eighty percent of all people, worldwide, have herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), and twenty percent have herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2). This may sound like scary statistics, but most infected people suffer only mild discomfort. The more common form, HSV1, usually causes the occasional blister-like sores on or around the mouth. These blisters are called cold sores or fever blisters and, as most sufferers know, they are annoying and mildly painful but rarely dangerous. If the sores are left alone, they will generally heal up in five to twenty days. The less common version, HSV2, has the same symptoms except that the sores are usually found on or

This commercial would convince me not to have sex with a person who has herpes even if the person is taking medication to prevent the spread of herpes. The statics used in the commercial were very effective. For example, “One study found that up to 70% of people who had genital herpes got it from their partner when they had no signs or symptoms of an outbreak.” I did not think any aspects of the commercial were turn offs. A commercial like this is necessary, because some people might not know that a person can still spread herpes even if they do not have an outbreak or that there is no cure for herpes. The purpose of this commercial is to inform people about what herpes is and how Valtrex is used to prevent the spread of herpes.

What are herpes?Herpes is a very common infection. It is caused by two different but closely related viruses. The viruses are herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2. Both are easy to catch. They remain in the body for life and can produce symptoms that come and go.Both forms of herpes can infect the oral area, the genital area, or both. When the infection is on or near the mouth, it is called oral herpes. Oral herpes is caused most often by. When a herpes infection is on or near the sex organs, it is called genital herpes. Genital herpes is caused most often by. More than half of American adults have oral herpes. And about 1 out of 6 American adults have genital herpes. Millions of people do not know they have herpes because they never had, or noticed, the herpes symptoms.

According to Dr. Richard Hunt (2016), Herpes viruses are a leading cause of human viral disease, second only to influenza and cold viruses. They are capable of causing overt disease or remaining silent for many years only to be reactivated, for example as shingles. The name herpes comes from the Latin herpes which, in turn, comes from the Greek word herein which means to creep. This reflects the creeping or spreading nature of the skin lesions caused by many herpes virus types. There are at least 25 viruses in the family Herpes viridae (currently divided into three sub-families). Eight or more herpes virus types are known to infect man frequently. Once a patient has become

The patient from this case is an 18- year old female who experienced painful blisters on her genitalia, followed by a fever, body aches, headache and stiff neck. Since she has not had any known sexually transmitted diseases in the past, I believe she contracted Herpes Simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). The bister symptoms of this virus are often around the oral region but they can also be spread to the genitals. HSV1 is most often transmitted via oral-to-oral contact, but in this case it seems the patient had contracted it by oral to genital contact. It appears that the HSV1 virus caused the disease Herpes Meningoencephalits, which explains the rest of her symptoms. Meningoencephalitis is when both the brain and its surrounding meninges become inflamed

Herpes simplex virus is two types HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is responsible for orofacial infections, and HSV-2 is responsible for genital infections. In my perspective, developing HSV-2 vaccine is more important since it is one of the most sexual transmission disease(1), and it can lead to a chronic infection which increases the risk of HIV infection. It also transmits to neonates during birth, and most cases are asymptomatic. The lecture for this week mentions the most recent clinical trials for therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines against HSV-2 and to get antibodies response. The platforms were inactivated or subunit vaccines with adjuvants. Furthermore, the lecture states new Approaches that improve HSV vaccines. In my opinion, the most effective vaccine and immunity should

HPV is one of the most common STD’s in America. HPV is mostly spread by people in their 20’s. 40% of women asked in a study have HPV. Many people are infected because it is very hard to tell if your partner has the virus. Symptoms and warts may appear weeks, months, or years after the sexual

The two most common forms of herpes are caused by infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 is acquired orally and causes cold sores. HSV-2 is acquired during sexual contact and affects the genitals. Some people are asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms. Those that do experience symptoms usually notice them 2 to 20 days after exposure which last 2 to 4 weeks. Symptoms can include small fluid-filled blisters, headaches, backaches, itching or tingling sensations in the genital or

Agents of infections are infections that infect a host, these include; viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi. Genital herpes is an S.T.D that is caused by sexual contact. Genital herpes can cause a lot of symptoms including; sores, blisters, itching, pain, and flu-like symptoms. As of now there isn’t much to do as far of treatment but there are pills to stop outbreaks and help prevent them. Scientist are also working on Microbicides to stop microbes by killing

Since HPV is a STI the common way of contracting it is by having vaginal , anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms. Because HPV often has no signs or symptoms, males and females can get the virus without knowing it and then pass it on. Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person. You also can develop symptoms years after you have sex with someone who is infected making it hard to know when you first became infected.