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Herpes

Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is infected. The two major types of herpes are oral herpes and genital herpes, though other forms also exist.

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Causes
Herpes simplex virus spread by direct contact
Diagnostic method
Based on symptoms, PCR, viral culture
Duration
2–4 weeks
Frequency
60–95% (adults)
Medication
Aciclovir, valaciclovir, paracetamol (acetaminophen), topical lidocaine
Other names
Herpes simplex

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Herpes

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Herpes

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related to Signs and symptoms · 13
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related to Pathophysiology · 12
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related to history · 11
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related to Pregnancy · 10
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related to Prognosis · 10
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related to Examination · 9
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related to Society and culture · 9
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related to Other · 8
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has method · 7
Herpes → Condoms, HSV-2, Neither, Protection, The, Topical, When

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infection may hsv-1 hsv-2 virus infected genital hsv simplex people antiviral infections symptoms aciclovir viral lesions use oral risk transmission

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
HerpesCausesHerpes simplex virus spread by direct contact1.00infobox
HerpesDiagnostic methodBased on symptoms, PCR, viral culture1.00infobox
HerpesDuration2–4 weeks1.00infobox
HerpesFrequency60–95% (adults)1.00infobox
HerpesMedicationAciclovir, valaciclovir, paracetamol (acetaminophen), topical lidocaine1.00infobox
HerpesOther namesHerpes simplex1.00infobox
HerpesPronunciation/ˈhɜːrpiːz/1.00infobox
HerpesRisk factorsDecreased immune function, stress, sunlight1.00infobox
HerpesSpecialtyInfectious disease1.00infobox
HerpesSymptomsBlisters that break open and form small ulcers, fever, swollen lymph nodes1.00infobox
aciclovir or valaciclovir can lessen the severity of symptomatic episodes.Worldwide rates of either HSV-1 or HSV-2 are between 60instance ofTreatments with antiviral medication0.80text
whitlowinstance ofseroconversion after an oral infection helps prevent additional HSV-1 infections0.80text

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