herpes simplex

Also known as herpes simplex viral infection, herpes simplex infection, herpes simplex complex, herpes, herpesvirus hominis disease

Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is infected. The two major types of herpes are oral herpes and genital herpes, though other forms also exist.

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Herpes simplex is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that can affect different parts of the body, most commonly appearing as oral herpes (around the mouth) or genital herpes. The infection is categorized based on which area of the body is infected, though other forms of herpes simplex also exist.

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Key facts

Medical condition.synonyms: Herpes simplex
Medical condition.image: Herpes(PHIL 1573 lores).jpg
Medical condition.caption: Oral herpes of the lower lip. Note the blisters in a group marked by an arrow.
Medical condition.field: Infectious disease
Medical condition.symptoms: Blisters that break open and form small ulcers, fever, swollen lymph nodes
Medical condition.duration: 2–4 weeks
Medical condition.causes: Herpes simplex virus spread by direct contact
Medical condition.risks: Decreased immune function, stress, sunlight
Medical condition.diagnosis: Based on symptoms, PCR, viral culture
Medical condition.medication: Aciclovir, valaciclovir, paracetamol (acetaminophen), topical lidocaine
Medical condition.frequency: 60–95% (adults)

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Research

57,694 papers

Human herpes simplex virus infections: epidemiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis, and management.ReviewJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2007Fatahzadeh M, Schwartz RADOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.06.027
Herpes simplex virus.ReviewPediatrics in review · 2004Waggoner-Fountain LA, Grossman LBDOI: 10.1542/pir.25-3-86
Herpes simplex.ReviewSeminars in neurology · 1992Mofid M, Dover JS, Skerlev M et al.DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1041187
Herpes simplex.ReviewClinics in dermatology · 1989Fiumara NJDOI: 10.1016/0738-081x(89)90026-6
[Herpes simplex].ReviewDuodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja · 2013Välimaa H, Seppänen M, Hukkanen V
Herpes simplex: evolving concepts.ReviewJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1996Pereira FADOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(96)90670-2
Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis.Clinical journal of oncology nursing · 2023Hofmann SDOI: 10.1188/23.CJON.237-241
Herpes simplex virus.ReviewSeminars in perinatology · 1998Riley LEDOI: 10.1016/s0146-0005(98)80017-7

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Image: Herpes simplex pneumonia (3679099457).jpg

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exact match: purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_8566
minimal incubation period in humans: 4
ICPC 2 ID: S71
Commons category: Herpes simplex
maximal incubation period in humans: 12
ICD-9-CM: 058.89

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Oral herpes involves the face or mouth. It may result in small blisters in groups, often called cold sores or fever blisters, or may just cause a sore throat. Genital herpes involves the genitalia. It may have minimal symptoms or form blisters that break open and result in small ulcers. These typically heal over two to four weeks. Tingling or shooting pains may occur before the blisters appear.