HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS

Towards an Understanding of the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Latency-Reactivation Cycle



Towards an Understanding of the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1Latency-Reactivation Cycle.

Introduction

Herpes is a general term to identify two viral infections that can affect the area around the mouth (oral herpes, also known as herpes sores) or the area around the genitals (genital herpes). Until not long ago it was believed that it was oral herpes caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), while genital herpes was caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). We now know that both viruses can cause lesions or sores in both areas. As HSV-1 can cause genital lesions, HSV-2 can cause oral lesions. While HSV-1 and HSV-2 are different viruses are quite similar and are treated similarly.

Host range

HSV-1 latency is a complicated virus host interaction that is crucial for virus transmission, survival in nature, and recurrent disease.

Incidence and prevalence

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), one of the agent Causing The most common sexually transmitted infections in sexually active Individuals, is currently Considered a public health problem. In Mexico, there Have Been no population-based studies of the Prevalence and factors Associated with HSV-2 infection Among young students. Goal: The goal was to measure HSV-2 seroprevalence and identification identify possible factors Associated Among students in the state of Morelos, Mexico. Study Design: Through a cross-sectional population-based study Involving students at 92 schools in the state of Morelos, Mexico, 898 students aged 11 to 24 years old Were identified. All of them they experienced Already Reported Initiated sexual activity and provided a blood sample to detect the Presence of anti-HSV-2 antibodies through the Western blot technique.

Primary acute infection

There are three main ways to prevent the spread of genital herpes.

Sexual contact immediately suspended just feel symptoms of an outbreak. Symptoms of an outbreak may be a burning sensation, itching or tingling. Do not have vaginal, anal or oral, not even using a condom . Wait seven days until the wounds heal. The virus can be spread through wounds that protecting the condom does not cover. It can also be spread through sweat or vaginal fluids to places that the condom is not enough protection.

Use condoms between outbreaks another to reduce the risk of transmission.

Used treatments for herpes. The risk of transmission can be greatly reduced if the partner who has herpes take a small daily dose of medication for herpes.

Contact with any type of herpes sore can spread ...