HERPES SIMPLEX2

CHARACTERISTICS

• Simplex 2 is very common out of the 8 known types
• It infects almost all human ectodermic cells
• Can lead to numerous complications with other diseases
• Targets mucoepithelia cells and take their latency period
• It does not have an envelope so it remains dormant

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Lesions around the mouth or genitals are common in HSV 2
• Along with HSV2 you can get HSV1
• After infected, it remains in neural tissue but extends away from the cells central nerve
• Therefore it finds a place to stay without being lost

HOW IT IS CONTACTED

• It can be spread by animals and other humans
• Sypmtoms only show up in humans
• HSV2 is caught through sexual intercourse
• Open wounds are another passageway

HOW IT IS TREATED

• Treatment will never terminate virus
• Valtrex, famvir, denavir, and zovirax are medications to help with breakouts
• Episodic therapy-take medication onset of symptoms
• Suppressive therapy- taking antiviral medicine every day

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

• Avoid contact with HSV2
• Have good hygiene
• Use water and soap when washing hands thoroughly
• Do not have sexual intercourse or exchange bodily fluids with someone who has lesions

LIST OF RESOURCES

• austincc.edu/microbio/29939/hsv.htm