2. Definition of herpes
Herpes is a
disease. it is a virus
from person to
person through skin
to skin contact. it
can appear on
many different
areas of the body
and it is typically
marked by eruption
of a duster of
blisters. although
some people show
very mild or no
symptoms at all.
3. Symptoms of herpes
Blisters form on the lips
but may also erupt on the
tongue
The blisters eventually
rupture as painful open
sores, develop a yellowish
membrane
Rarely the infection maybe
accompanied by difficulty
in swallowing chills,
muscle pain ,or hearing
loss
4. Causes of herpes
Oral herpes is most often
caused by herpes
simplex virus1 {hsv-1 but
can also be caused by
herpes simplex virus 2
{hsv-2.
A herpes infection may
occur on the cheeks or in
the nose, but facial
herpes is very common
5. Treatment for herpes
There are no cure for herpes
Herpes can not be cure but they do
have treatment an one is called
physicians for advanced skin healing
Also another treatment is called
zovertax and medavir
6. Statistics of herpes
An estimated 25 percent of American
adults have genital herpes.
About one five people in the united
states over age 12 (approximately) 45
million individuals are infected with
hsv.2 the virus that causes genital
herpes
General herpes approximately one in
six Australian adults.
