Herpes Simplex Virus Description There are two distinct types of the herpesvirus: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV–1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV–2). Although the general rule has been to assume that HSV–1 infections occur in the lips and mouth, and HSV–2 affects the genital area, it is now known that either type can be found in either area and at other sites, including the eyes and brain. Most people have been exposed to oral herpes, usually HSV–1, because it is easily spread by saliva particles as small as the droplets emitted when you breathe. Herpes gladiatorum, an unusual form of HSV–1, is spread by skin contact with exposed herpes sores; it is seen in wrestlers. Common signs and symptoms • No symptoms • Fever • Headache • Muscle aches • Tingling • Itching • Tenderness • Genital burning • Genital pain • Pain with urination • Pain with sexual intercourse • Small blisters in the affected areas Factors that increase risk • Kissing an infected person • Sharing eating utensils with an infected person • Unprotected sexual activity • Multiple sexual partners • Direct contact sports without protective clothing • Contact with an exposed herpes sore< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off on Herpes Simplex Virus Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Herpes Simplex Virus Description There are two distinct types of the herpesvirus: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV–1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV–2). Although the general rule has been to assume that HSV–1 infections occur in the lips and mouth, and HSV–2 affects the genital area, it is now known that either type can be found in either area and at other sites, including the eyes and brain. Most people have been exposed to oral herpes, usually HSV–1, because it is easily spread by saliva particles as small as the droplets emitted when you breathe. Herpes gladiatorum, an unusual form of HSV–1, is spread by skin contact with exposed herpes sores; it is seen in wrestlers. Common signs and symptoms • No symptoms • Fever • Headache • Muscle aches • Tingling • Itching • Tenderness • Genital burning • Genital pain • Pain with urination • Pain with sexual intercourse • Small blisters in the affected areas Factors that increase risk • Kissing an infected person • Sharing eating utensils with an infected person • Unprotected sexual activity • Multiple sexual partners • Direct contact sports without protective clothing • Contact with an exposed herpes sore< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
