Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encompasses two types: HSV-1, causing oral herpes, and HSV-2, responsible for genital herpes, both transmitted through close contact. Approximately 16.2% of people aged 14-49 in the U.S. are affected, with higher prevalence among women and African Americans. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, severe infections can lead to complications, necessitating antiviral medications.

2. The Herpesviridae simplexvirus.

3. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) -
Oral Herpes
Most common type of Herpes simplex virus
Leads to sores inside the mouth, infection of the eye, or infection of the lining of the
brain.
Transmitted by contact with infected saliva
Cross infection of type 1 on genitals can lead to oral herpes on the genitals
Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV2) -
Genital Herpes
Usually sexually transmitted
Cross-infection of type 2 on lips can lead to genital herpes on the mouth
Mode(s) of Transmission
Sexual intercourse
Contact with infected bodily fluids

4. Herpes simplex is an extremely common virus that affects around 16.2% (about one
out of every six) people in the United States that are age 14 to 49. Herpes simplex is
more common in women than in men in the United States and affects about one out of
every five women within the US. However, men are not vulnerable to herpes and are
affected at a ratio of one to nine with one man being affected for every nine. Males are
also more likely to transmit the disease onto his female partner than a female is to her
male partner.
More numbers
• 20-25% of adults have genital herpes
• The number of HSV-2 infected people increases from approximately 6% between
12-19 years old to approximately 30% among 30 to 39 years.
• More African Americans (45.9%) have genital herpes than white Caucasian (17.6%)
• Approximately 20% of the people with genital herpes never have symptoms.

5. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Herpes Simplex Virus 2

6. Incubation Period
3-6 days
• Blister/ulcers often on the mouth, lips, gums, or genitals
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin (usually only at
the time of the initial infection)
• Fever blisters
• Fever
• Genital lesions - there can be a burning/tingling sensation
• Mouth sores
• Sometimes shows no symptoms

7. • Visual
• Blood test for HSV antivirus
• Viral culture from the lesion
Treatment
• Mild cases do not need treatment and will heal on own
• Extreme cases will need to take some antiviral medicines in order to get rid of the
disease and keep it away
Complications
• Eczema herpeticum (herpes across the skin)
• Encephalitis
• Infection of the eye
• Infection of the trachea
• Meningitis
• Pneumonia (extremely rare, occurs mostly in babies)
• Prolonged, severe infection in those with weak immune systems

8. • Avoid direct contact with any open lesion
• Avoid sexual contact with anyone with an open lesion
o Also, practice safe sex behavior by using a condom while having sexual
intercourse
• If pregnant and have either HSV-1 or HSV-2, a cesarean delivery (C-Section)
is recommended in order to minimize the risk of potentially giving your
newborn herpes.
Normal host/Natural Reservoir
• Humans contracted this virus by mutation

9. Extremely few
No one actually dies from herpes itself but the complications it
can cause (such as pneumonia and meningitis) can be fatal
and kill people.

10. https://health.google.com/health/ref/Herpes+simplex
(Google Health)
http://www.best-herpes-treatments.com/herpes-statistics.html
(Herpes Statistics)
http://cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
(Center for Disease Control)
http://theultimateherpesprotocolscam.com/ (The Ultimate
Herpes Protocol)