Shingles differ from herpes simplex in that it affects a specific area of skin serviced by a nerve root, known as adermatome. The outbreak occurs on only one side of the body, most commonly the chest and back. The face, groin, and leg can also be affected.11 Unlike HSV, a herpes ras...
Recurrent herpes occurs in the area where it first appeared; though most of the time, there are fewer blisters or a milder outbreak than the first time. Although the face is the most common site of infection, other areas of the body may be involved: Labial herpes: This is the familiar ...
@doppler - You are very correct in that a herpe outbreak can be dormant for years. I'm not sure how long the dormancy lasts, though, that would be something to research. Also, your thoughts on herpes transmission is right on as well in that it can be transferred through kissing. I ...
Both types of infections can appear anywhere on the body. Primary herpes is defined as the first outbreak of lesions and is usually more severe than recurrent episodes.Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is highly contagious and is easily transmitted through direct contact with the lesions of an infected...
Herpes simplex infection of the mouth and face, also known as orofacial herpes simplex, herpes labialis, cold sores, or fever blisters, is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Infections with …
Recurrent herpes occurs in the area where it first appeared; though most of the time, there are fewer blisters or a milder outbreak than the first time. Although the face is the most common site of infection, other areas of the body may be involved: Labial herpes: This is the familiar ...
Pictures of STIs/STDs When looking for pictures of STIs/STDs on google or any other search engine, you’re bound to come across incredibly graphic, disgusting, and down right scary pictures of STDs. While these pictures are sometimes real depictions of specific STIs/STDs, they are often th...
i have herpes type 1. my first outbreak was really bad. i was so sick i could not eat or drink anything. i thought i had a bad case of strep throat, but three days after that i noticed three whit bumps on my private area.
More details:Why canker sores aren’t contagious.The biology of canker sore formation. FYI –If someone you’ve been in close contact with during the period when you’ve had sores then later on develops the same type of lesions for the first time, think herpes. ...
Oral antiviral drugs can also speed healing time, but like their topical counterparts, they must be taken at the very first sign of an outbreak. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is taken at the first sign of the cold sore, then orally five times daily. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is taken immediately at the...