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Many Diseases Caused By HSV
The herpes simplex virus is actually a family of viruses that affects both humans and animals. Those that infect human beings are called herpesviridae. Hence there are a number of diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Species of Viruses
There are two species of herpesviridae, called Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 or HSV 1 and HSV1.
The former, or HSV1, usually affects the upper half of the body while the latter; HSV2 affects the lower half and usually manifests itself as genital herpes…
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What Is HSV-1 Primary Infection?
An HSV-1 primary infection is the name given to the first time a person is infected by the herpes simplex virus Type 1.
Two Types of HSV
There are two types of herpes simplex viruses – Type 1 and Type 2. The first type causes diseases such as cold sores and the second type usually causes genital herpes…
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Cold Sores is a Recurrent HSV-1 Infection
The presence of the herpes simplex virus is much higher than one would imagine because a majority of individuals who have the virus in their system do not exhibit overt symptoms. This means they will not experience recurrent HSV-1 infections.
HSV-1 Carriers
These individuals are called carriers and they comprise 60 to 70 per cent of the HSV-affected population. But once the virus is in the system – it travels up the nerves and resides in the root – the body automatically produces antibodies to counteract it.
These antibodies are present in the blood serum and HSV-1 patients are called HSV-1 seropositive individuals…
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Cold Sores and the Herpes Simplex Virus
Cold sores are a contagious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is characterized by red, itchy patches of skin on the lips, around the mouth and nose and sometimes on the cheeks and chin…
