Infectious Disease106 Videos
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 […]
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS Nursing Interventions, Causes, Types
Prevention of genital herpes virus infections ●Prevention of genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infections can avert significant morbidity associated with primary infection and the ongoing discomfort and psychological distress that may occur with recurrences. ●Counseling at the time of diagnosis of HSV infection is important to educate the patient regarding the high probability […]