Kamara Gayle Outline of Major Report November 12‚ 2011 Title: An Introduction to Genital Herpes Introduction The definition of Genital Herpes Symptoms of Genital Herpes Treatment for Genital herpes The definition of Genital Herpes. A. Definition 1. Genital herpes is highly contagious‚ sexually transmitted viral infection of the genital and anal regions caused by herpes simplex virus and characterized by small clusters of painful lesions. B. First discovered by Hippocrates
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Herpes-Simplex: Type 2 Herpes is a name that is used to describe several types of skin eruptions that are characterized by formation of blisters. The term embraces primarily two distinct disorders‚ herpes simplex and herpes zoster‚ both caused by viruses. Together‚ these "herpes" viruses are estimated to cause more human illnesses than any other group of viruses. Two types of herpes simplex are known. The first causes cold sores or fever blisters‚ which is an eruption of blisters that often
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Chicken Pox - Varicella Zoster Virus Oct 6‚ 2011 Introduction Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is one of eight herpes viruses known to cause childhood chicken pox. After primary infection of the host immune system‚ the virus becomes latent in the dorsal root ganglia and reactivates later to cause shingles and other neurologic complications (Arvin‚ 1996). The virus is transmitted by airborne viral particles or through contact of vesicular fluid from an infected contact (Arvin‚ 1996). VZV enters
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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Infection at the Molecular Level Research Paper Virology 24 November 2008 Abstract Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection is widespread and causes significant disease in humans. The structure‚ epidemiology‚ pathogensis and immune response are examined in this review‚ as well as specific ways to reduce and eliminate pathology and related diseases. The virus naturally infects mucosal areas and begins the search for its target host cell. Upon binding to the host
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Reliably tested specific antiviral agents are available only for a few viral agents (e.g. acyclovir for herpes simplex virus) and are used with limited success for most infection except herpes simplex encephalitis. In patients who are very sick‚ supportive treatment‚ such as mechanical ventilation‚ is equally important. Corticosteroids (e.g. methylprednisolone) are used to reduce brain swelling and
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sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs typically spread without warning and once the disease is contracted‚ it is impossible to eliminate even with assistance from advance modern medicine. In particular‚ human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are notorious for their capability to end a person’s way of life. These viral maladies are noted for differing methods of transmission‚ distinct lack of prominent symptoms‚ and the dissimilar treatments used on patients to ease
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Chicken pox is caused by the Varicella zoster virus and is an airborne infection that is commonly accompanied but the Varicella rash. The Varicella Zoster virus enters ‘through the respiratory tract and conjunctiva’ (Varicella‚ Dr Cindy Weinbaum) where replication of the viruses starts to take place within 24 – 48hours of being in contact with a
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Herpes Research Paper Herpes is a very common disease‚ as over 776‚000 people in the United States are diagnosed every year. Herpes isn’t just uncomfortable‚ but in rare cases it can be deadly when left untreated. Herpes is an overall unpleasant‚ disease that requires proper treatment in order to prevent exposing it to other people. Herpes can be spread in multiple ways‚ and some might not even realize that they are infected. Herpes can be easily spread through bodily fluids. Genital herpes is mostly
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REACTION PAPER ON HERPES Sexually transmitted diseases or STD’s are infectious diseases that can be Spread by sexual contact. Some can also be transmitted by nonsexual means‚ But these make up a majority of the total number of cases. An estimated 10 to 12 million Americans have sexually transmitted diseases‚ several kinds of Which are epidemic‚ including
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Asphalt Roof: Pros and Cons of Asphalt Shingles For homeowners looking for a roofing job on a budget‚ asphalt shingles may prove to be a viable choice. There is a current residential market that has numerous options‚ but asphalt shingles remains one of the more popular choices. Asphalt shingles provide adequate protection from weather conditions while still providing the aesthetic look that homeowners look for. Below are the pros and cons of asphalt shingles for you to consider before making the
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