herpes simplex virus

Famili : Herpesviridae

Subfamili : Alphaherpesvirinae
Genus : Simplexvirus
Spesies : Virus Herpes Simplex 1 and Virus Herpes Simplex 2
Morphology :

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.

Cold Sores ( Fever Blister )

Caused of cold sores or fever blister is herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), and give manifestation in lips. Cold fever (fever blister) find in 3 or 10 day after exposure and still remain up to 3 weeks.
The virus (HSV-1) keep in dormant phase and waiting until triggered by cold, fever or viral infection, sun and wind exposed, menstruation, stress or depression of immune system, high concentration of amino acid arginine.

Understanding About Herpes

Genital herpes simplex is an acute infection (STD = sexually transmitted disease), caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), sign of genital herpes is marked by the emergence of vesicles (vesicle = elevation of skin firmly bounded diameter less than 1 cm and can cause erosion broke like a small scab) on the mucosal surface of the skin (mucocutaneus), clustered on the basis of reddish skin. Generally occurs on the body below the navel, especially the genital and surrounding areas.