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Herpes Simplex Viruses (Human herpes virus HHV 1 & HHV2)
from:The Human herpes virus is of eight types of which the first two
types are
virus 1 (HHV 1) &
virus 2 (HHV 2)
Herpes labialis or cold sores involving the lips, and
gingivostomatitis or the inflammation of the gums and oral
cavity, oropharyngeal, cutaneous, and ocular lesions in the form
of keratoconjunctivitis are produced by the
while
is known to cause genital herpes.
Herpes
simplex virus (HSV) in Males and Females. In males,
balanoposthitis or inflammation of the glans penis is common
whereas in females, vulvovaginitis is seen. However, each of
viral types is capable of producing any of the manifestations.
Effects of
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV 1). HSV-1 mostly remains
dormant within the trigeminal ganglion and has an affinity for
the mucocutaneous junctions. Any drop in the immunity of the
individual leads to recurrent herpes labialis. The eyes may get
infected in the form of herpetic keratoconjunctivitis and the
nailbed can get affected as herpetic whitlow.
Effects of
Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV 2) The HSV-2 herpes virus is
more virulent and tends to remain dormant in the sacral ganglia.
It can also produce aseptic meningitis and neuralgias along the
genitocrural, sciatic and obturator nerves due to
radiculomyelopathy. The pain radiates from the hip downwards and
forwards to the upper thighs and groins. In very severe cases
and in immunocompromised individuals, the infection can produce
encephalitis or hepatitis and eventually the patient can succumb
to these pathologies.
Other Effects
of Herpes Simplex Virus This virus has been linked to
cervical cancers too. In people indulging in anal sex, the
anorectal region is also involved. The virus can be transmitted
to the infant during delivery if the mother is having outbreaks
at that time. Hence, in such cases, the caesarian section is
usually adopted to prevent the spread of the infection from the
mother to her baby. Herpes genital (HG) is a very common cause
of genital ulceration.
Pathology of
Herpes Simplex The vesicles [fluid filled eruptions]
are inside the epidermis of the skin. Reticular degeneration of
the epidermal cells with acantholysis can be seen on
histopathological examination. The herpes viruses are known to
produce cellular changes that cause infiltration of typical
multinucleate giant cells within the lesions.
Signs and
symptoms of herpes simplex virus
Primary
genital herpes (PGH) The first attack of herpes
genitalis is pretty violent, following which the virus remains
dormant within the neuronal cells of the dorsal root ganglion
and then gives rise to recurrent lesions but milder in intensity
as compared to the primary attack. Primary genital herpes or PGH
infection may have an incubation period of upto a fortnight
after exposure to the virus through unprotected sexual
intercourse with an infected partner. The manifestations are
usually symptoms such as painful, itching, or burning vesicular
i.e. fluid filled eruptions which may coalesce and then break
open to form circumscribed ulcers. There may be concomitant
fever with headache, malaise, lymphadenopathy, and dysuria.
Remisssion takes place within a month and the lesions subside.
Recurrent
genital herpes (RGH) In the case of Recurrent genital
herpes or RGH, constitutional signs and symptoms are seldom seen
and the intensity and duration of progress is lesser than the
primary attack. The vesicular eruptions are usually preceded by
burning or tingling in the affected areas; however, the area
involved is again lesser as compared to the primary lesions. On
an average, a person can have outbreaks almost every two months
but the remission time is about a week. The factors that tend to
trigger the relapses are found to be stress, exertion, heat,
hormonal fluctuations, other infections which tend to drop the
immunity, etc.
In our next article we are going to throw some light on the
Remedies and Treatments of Herpes Simplex Virus.
Our previous article was about
llergies, and relief from allergy.
About the author:
Medical Director of Biogetica.com
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