within a few weeks. This is not a result of a stroke or transient ischemic attack. This is referred to as a (TIA). Palsy simply means weakness or paralysis, What causes Bell’s palsy is not clear, but some experts believe it is linked to the herpes simplex virus, that causes cold sores or Influenza. Many health problems can cause weakness or paralysis of the face. This is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII, which is the 7th cranial facial nerve and the nerve controls the movement of the face. Bell’s
Genital Herpes is a viral disease that is common in the United States. It’s casual agent is the herpes simplex virus type 2 but it can also be caused by herpes simplex type 1. “Humans and animals serve as reservoirs for herpes simplex but only humans demonstrate signs of the disease.”(http://www.austincc.edu/microbio/2704w/hsv1.htm) Genital herpes is mainly transmitted through any sexual activity where the genitals from both partners meet or through oral sex, when a person’s mouth comes in contact
Herpes Simplex The herpes simplex virus is an infection that can appear in various parts of your body. There are two types of herpes, herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2. Herpes virus type 1 typically causes oral herpes and herpes virus type 2 is responsible for genital breakouts. The herpes simplex virus is contagious and is passed from person to person through direct contact with the virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 can spread through mucosal surfaces or skin sites. For
Herpes Simplex is a common virus that causes infection in humans. This virus is spread in both humans and animals. However, humans are the primary reservoirs for HSV and are the only ones that experience any symptoms. There are two types of Herpes Simplex known as HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 primarily causes oral herpes while HSV-2 causes genital herpes.1 This virus is easily contracted and often during one’s childhood. Unfortunately, this virus is latent and reoccurs every so often, more so during times
Herpes. Herpes, a word that all of us know, something that gets made fun of by the raunchiest of comedians, a suggestion of a loose life style, a complex virus that was only recently seen as something to be feared since the early 1970’s for a target of money for pharmaceutical companies. Yet as common to be referenced by Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet, and is a virus that is known worldwide, and almost every one has experienced in one-way or another. According to Medline Plus, the herpes simplex
Herpes 1 Herpes Herpes Megan Iacovetta Dental Office Emergencies and Compliance Ms. Kim Martin Everest Institute LRSA 4/10/14 Herpes 2 Herpes Herpes The Herpes simplex virus is an infection that can affect the mouth, lips, genitals and sometimes other parts of the body. I will be discussing the signs, symptoms and causes of herpes, as well as how to prevent contracting this virus or passing it to others Herpes 3 Herpes There are two main
This was patient A.C.’s first pregnancy. She is 19-years-old and currently G1P1[T1; PT0; A(S)0; A(T)0; L1]. In addition, she tested positive for Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2); however, at the time of delivery there were not any current breakouts. HSV is defined as an infection that has an affinity for the skin and nervous system and usually results in small, temporary, irritating, and painful fluid-filled blisters on the skin and mucous membranes (Lowdermilk, Perry, Cashion, Alden, & Olshansky
that effect the human population. Herpes is one of these viruses that are quite common throughout the world. Herpes is highly contagious infection cause by two types of viruses. These two types of viruses are known as HSV- type 1 and HSV- type 2. ‘HSV- type 1 which is very common, usually involves a form of ulcers on the skin or mucus membrane, which forms cold sores’ (SA Health, 2014). Where as, HSV- type 2 is known to affect the genital area forming genital herpes. Once an individual has been infected
The instruments can carry a potential risk of contracting herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus is an infection in the mouth, lips, and gums that causes small painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. Contaminated instruments can also transmit Hepatitis B, C, and D. These infections can cause viruses that directly attack the liver. HIV is a virus an individual can contract from contaminated instruments, it attacks the body’s immune system
Herpes Herpes is one of the common of more than 30 different sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) in America today. Herpes is an infection that is caused by one of two closely related viruses, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both of which are very easily caught, have similar symptoms, and can occur on different parts of the body. Even though it is most common to see the virus HSV-1 appear as oral herpes and to see the virus HSV-2 appear as genital
Gambling With Genital Herpes Did you know that there is no proof that condoms really reduce the risk of getting genital herpes? Many young adolescents don’t even understand what genital herpes really is or how you can get genital herpes. Young adolescents should know what the symptoms are if you get infected with a sexually transmitted disease such as genital herpes. Did you know that there is no cure for genital herpes and it is a life long disease? Treatments yet alone are way too expensive for
Colloidal silver is a supplement that has been used for hundreds of years, dating back to the 19th century with French surgeon Dr. Carl Crede.1 Colloidal silver is a product that has little respect in the Food and Drug and Administration’s eyes but plenty of attraction in the natural and holistic medical field. The specific component of colloidal silver that my research is on is ACS 200, which stands for Advanced Cellular Silver. I have personally used ACS 200 before. I used the product to treat
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Herpes causes sores, which are really painful fluid filled bumps that can break open and can cause bleeding. There are 2 types of herpes; HSV-1 & HSV-2. Herpes simplex virus(HSV) is easily transmitted and is highly contagious. According to article “Genital warts and genital herpes: a public health perspective.” by Edwards M., nearly 80% of people who are infected are unaware of the viral takeover of their immune system. The virus can be activated
a student going into the health care feild, is to educate him of type 2 herpes virus and how he got it. To fully understand type 2 herpes, he will first need to understand what type 1 herpes is. Type 1 herpes is transmitted through oral secrections or getting in contact with the skin of someone who has it. It can cause sore and fever blisters around the mouth and lips. Type 1 herpes is also known as oral herpes. Type 2 herpes on the other hand cause sores around the genital areas and below the waist
SP-303 is a compound extracted from a plant found in South America. Two products have been derived from this compound: Provir and Virend. Provir helps treat respiratory infections in children, while Virend is a topical ointment used to treat the herpes simplex virus. Another product from medicinal plants includes elements that treat addictive painkillers. (Refer to appendix 1) Secondly, in Brazil alone, the rain forest contains 45% of Brazil’s hydroelectric power (“In the Forest”). Thirdly, the soils of
Herpesviral encephalitis Herpesviral encephalitis is encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex encephalitis is a viral infection of the human central nervous system. It is estimated to affect at least 1 in 500,000 individuals per century and some studies suggest an incidence rate of 5.9 cases per 100,000 live births. The majority of cases of herpes encephalitis are caused by herpes simplex virus-1, the same virus that causes cold sores. 57% of American adults are infected with HSV-1
Caden Nash Mr. Rousselle Health 7th 3 December 2015 Genital Herpes Genital Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in America. Although herpes is extremely common however, it is not fatal. At least 45 million americans over the age of twelve are infected by the herpes virus, this is ⅕ of the population in the United States. This means that in every five people, one is likely to be infected with the virus. Herpes is “any of several viral diseases causing the eruption of small
To some people these may be seen as a small bumps on the lip. Doctors call this kind of lip blister a cold sore virus. It may come with muscle aches, headaches as well as tiny red pimples on the vaginal or penis area. In this case, this is called genital herpes, and it’s transmitted sexually. So what causes blood blister on lip The strange thing with lip blood blister on lip is that it sometimes shows up when you least expect it. You
you cannot. Herpes is one of those sexually transmitted diseases you cannot get rid of. There are many questions to ask if you were to ever get infected with this atrocious disease such as the following: what is herpes, how do you contract herpes, can you get rid of herpes (what are the treatments), how do you even know you have herpes, what if you are pregnant with herpes, and what are the long term effects of herpes? What are Herpes? There are two different types of Herpes: Herpes
works by introducing new and functioning genetic material to damaged genes to help it function and to produce beneficial proteins. If a gene is inserted directly into a cell, it usually will not function. So to complete this task, a vector, a modified virus is used to carry and deliver the new gene. There are two different categories of vectors than can be utilized in this process; recomb...