15 January 2010

Herpes Fact

Herper simplex is one of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) caused by herpes simplex virus, indicated by the existence of clustered vesicles on the skin swollen and red. These vesicles are most often around the mouth, nose, genital area and buttocks, although it can also occur in other body parts.
Herpes virus are a group viruses of the herpes family viridae. there ara two types of herpes virus : Herper Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) and Herpers Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2), which both have identical morphology and can be latent in host cells after primary infection for long periods even lifelong sufferer. The virus still has the ability to hold back so that reactivation can occur recurrent infections.

Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) causes Non-genital herpes infection, usually in the mouth, sometimes they can invade the genital area. This viral infection usually occurs when children and most of seropositif have been obtained at age 7 years . While Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is almost exclusively found in the genital tract and is transmitted mostly through sexual contact.
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For more information about "Herpes Simplex Virus" Fact :
  1. Herpes Virus Common Illnesses