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Is There A Cure for Herpes?

Treatment of genital herpes simplex virus infection ●Causative agent – Genital herpes simplex is a common sexually transmitted virus infection that is found worldwide. Most of these genital infections are caused by herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), but herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) also produces a clinically similar disease, and the incidence of HSV-1 genital disease is […]

Herpes Simplex Virus and Herpes Zoster Shingles- Integumentary System

Epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of herpes simplex virus type 1 infection ●Epidemiology Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection occurs worldwide. Infection occurs equally between the sexes and without seasonal variation. The prevalence is highest in low- and middle-income countries, whereas the prevalence rate in high-income countries has been declining. ●Transmission Transmission of HSV-1 […]

Epstein Barr Virus and Infectious Mononucleosis (pathophysiology, investigations and treatment)

Contact of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) with oropharyngeal epithelial cells allows replication of the virus, release of EBV into the oropharyngeal secretions, and infection of B cells in the lymphoid-rich areas of the oropharynx. EBV-infected B cells are responsible for the dissemination of infection throughout the lymphoreticular system. The incubation period prior to the development of […]

The effect of smoking on health

Control of secondhand smoke exposure Epidemiology Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is declining in the United States, but approximately 40 percent of children have biochemical evidence of SHS exposure. There are persistent disparities in the levels of exposures.  Health effects •Combustible tobacco  Established health effects of SHS in children include prematurity and perinatal mortality, fetal […]

Genital herpes- Treatment Management – Stanford Center for Health Education

Treatment of genital herpes simplex virus infection ●Causative agent – Genital herpes simplex is a common sexually transmitted virus infection that is found worldwide. Most of these genital infections are caused by herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), but herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) also produces a clinically similar disease, and the incidence of HSV-1 genital disease is […]

Rhinophyma

Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis Rosacea is a common skin disorder that typically occurs in adults. Rarely, rosacea occurs in children. Pathogenesis  The pathogenesis of rosacea is poorly understood. Factors such as abnormalities in the innate immune system, inflammatory reactions to cutaneous microorganisms, ultraviolet radiation exposure, vascular hyperreactivity, and genetics have been identified as potential […]