Hannah Quarles by https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19 Herpes Simplex Virus en-us 2017-11-20 21:33:46 UTC 2023-04-16 09:12:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Herpes Simplex Virus: hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/208905780 There are two types of Herpes Simplex Viruses:
  1. Herpes Simplex-1 (oral herpes)
  2. Herpes simplex-2 (genital herpes)
]]> 2017-11-20 21:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/208905780 Symptoms hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209276221 HSV-1
  • mostly asymptomatic
  • painful blisters or ulcers on or around mouth
  • infected persons often experience tinging, itching or burning before the appearance of the blister
HSV-2
  • usually mild or no symptoms
  • Most infected people are unaware they have the infection
  • new infections can in include fever, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes

]]> 2017-11-21 21:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209276221 Herpes Simplex-2 hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209276335
  • Commonly known as genital herpes
  • Sexually transmitted
  • More women are affected than men
    • ]]>     2017-11-21 21:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209276335     Herpes Simplex-1 hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209276915
  • Commonly known as fever blisters
  • Highly contagious
  • Transmitted by oral-to-oral contact
    • ]]>     2017-11-21 21:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209276915     Prevention hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209286559 HSV-1
    • avoid oral contact with others, swapping saliva, abstaining from oral sex
    HSV-2
    • abstain from sexual activity
    • The consistent and correct use of condoms can reduce the risk of transmission

    ]]>     2017-11-21 22:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209286559     Treatment hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209287289
  • Antivirals are the most effective medications for people infected with HSV
  • Antivirals do not cure HSV, however they help reduce severity and frequency
    • ]]>     2017-11-21 22:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209287289     Neonatal Herpes hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209287534
  • Neonatal herpes occur when an infant is exposed to HSV during delivery
  • Rare condition, estimated 10 out of every 100,000 birth
  • Neonatal herpes can lead to neurological disability or death
    • ]]>     2017-11-21 22:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/209287534     HSV-2 hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/210058618
  • Considered a global issue, 417 million people were living with the infection in 2012
  • Africa has the highest infection rate

    • ]]>     2017-11-25 18:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/210058618     HSV-1 hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/210058901
  • In 2012, 67% of the population had HSV-1
  • Infection was highest in Africa, and lowest in America

    • ]]>     2017-11-25 18:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/210058901     Who is at risk? hcquarles01 https://padlet.com/hcquarles01/a7sm63m0jz19/wish/210061021
  • having multiple sex partners
  • having sex at a younger age
  • being female
  • having another sexually transmitted Infection  (STI)
  • having a weakened immune system


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