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Herpes virus

Herpes virus

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Pelvis, Mouth

Symptoms

Fever
Pain on urination
Burning with urination
Painful urination
Swollen glands
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Risk factors

Personal

Immunosuppression

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Herpes virus
Valtrex
Zovirax
Famvir
Famciclovir
Foscarnet
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Tests

HSV antigen detection dfa
HSV 1 and 2 type specific antibodies
Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 DNA
Herpes simplex 1 and 2 igg and igm
Herpes culture

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Can herpes virus cause bruising ?

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Can herpes virus be spread by coughing?

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Is the herpes virus harmful to the body?

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What is the definition or description of: Herpes virus?

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A 35-year old asked:

How should i know if i passed on the herpes virus to my baby?

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How will you know which person spread the herpes virus to you?

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A 45-year old asked:

For what length of time can the herpes virus survive on a object?

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A 40-year old female asked:

is there a bliod test you can take to tell if you have the herpes virus?

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A 44-year old asked:

I was wondering how I could have safe sex with my partner if I carry the herpes virus?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Alouivcior is this medication only used to treat herpes virus's ? ( I may spelt it wrong)

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A 25-year old female asked:

I was diagnosed as a child with 6th disease (a type of herpes virus) i can have flare up on different places of my body, but havent had a flare up in ?

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A 21-year old asked:

Are warts caused by the herpes virus?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does the herpes virus cause gastritis?

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A 49-year old asked:

Herpes virus for years but no symptoms. Am I okay?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can you cross-infect yourself with the herpes virus?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is it possible to carry herpes virus but never have an outbreak?

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A 36-year old asked:

When after coming in contact with the herpes virus will one's first outbreak be?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Herpes virus, i have it but i dont understand why there is no cure can someone explain?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is it possible for someone who has herpes to pass on trichomonas and not the herpes virus?

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How long does the Herpes virus 1 and 2 survive outside the human body, like on surfaces? Can you catch herpes this way?

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A member asked:

How long does the herpes virus 1 and 2 survive outside the human body, like on surfaces? Can you catch herpes this way?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can the herpes virus to into remission?

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A 31-year old asked:

Are there any other herpes virus that can also causes shingles?

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How long can herpes virus stay dormant before initial outbreak?

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Does the herpes virus just stay around lips, but not on the lips?

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Can you carry the herpes virus in your blood and never be contagious?

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How are the herpes virus and herpangina distinguished from each other?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does it happen that people get rid of the herpes virus that makes cold sores ?

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A 45-year old asked:

If you had been getting cold sores ever since you were a child, is that herpes virus?

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A 41-year old asked:

Found out I have slightly elevated herpes antibodies, could it be a fluke and I don't have herpes virus 2?

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