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Herpes simplex is part of a group of other herpes viruses called Herpesviridae, that include human herpesvirus 8 (cause of Kaposi's sarcoma), herpes zoster (the virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles) and cytomegalovirus (CMV).
There are two strains of virus: type 1 (HSV1), usually associated with the mouth, lips, face and infections and is responsible for cold sores and ulcers, and type 2 (HSV 2) usually associated with infections of the genitals (which is the main cause of the condition known as genital herpes) and these two strains of viruses can cause painful infections in humans.
Both types 1 and 2 of herpes virus live in the state latent in the nerves that supply sensation to the skin. Outbreaks of the virus 'off' of the nerve ending and infects the skin cells surrounding leading to an accumulation pale painful blisters that are filled with herpes simplex virus and are highly infectious.
Recurrences of Type 1 infection can occur in almost any part of the body surface but are most common on the face, especially in or around the lips. The infection of the mouth is very common and although the appearance can be a source of concern, no serious risks to your overall health.
Herpes simplex is actually the most common virus found in humans, causing infections of the skin and mucous membranes, but also a rare cause more serious infections in other body parts. Infections herpes virus can cause severe extensive disease patients with immunocompromised (HIV or cancer patients, for example).
Like all members family of herpes viruses, herpes simplex stay with us for life. The virus affects humans and no cure. It is estimated that more than half a million new cases virus occur each year in the United States, a person out of five adolescents and adults are infected.
Newborn babies can get herpes simplex from their mothers during childbirth. If a newborn is infected with the virus, symptoms may appear after infection during the first month after of birth: irritability, breathing problems, fever, convulsions, jaundice (yellow skin), skin sores, bruises or a low platelet count (platelets are Part of the blood clot that is). In extreme cases, babies infected with herpes simplex may develop serious eye problems, a small brain size, mental retardation, seizures and even death.
The virus is rarely transmitted to the baby through the placenta from the mother but to reduce the risk of infecting newborns, a cesarean delivery (cesarean section) is recommended for pregnant women are infected with herpes simplex asset at the time of delivery.
A fact interesting about herpes is that at least one third of children are infected in late childhood.
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