History Normally, an infection with a Herpes Simplex virus takes a mild course. One can treat an acute outbreak well. Consequential damage is usually not left behind, although one must of course consider that a complete “cure” is also not possible, since the virus persists in the nerve node for life. Only in rare cases … History | Herpes Simplex Virus
Introduction The Herpes Simplex Virus (also: HSV) is a DNA virus from the group of herpes viruses. A distinction is made between Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV2), both of which belong to the family of ? viruses. Infection with a Herpes Simplex Virus is one of the most common … Herpes Simplex Virus
Causes The cause of a Herpes Simplex virus infection can be either a new infection or reactivation of the virus. A new infection occurs by infecting another individual. This requires either direct contact from mucosa to mucosa (for example, during kissing or sexual intercourse) or contact with saliva (for example, when using the same glass). … Causes | Herpes Simplex Virus
Diagnostics The diagnosis of an infection with the Herpes Simplex Virus can usually be made as a gaze diagnosis thanks to its characteristic form of spread. It is still possible to test for specific antibodies against the virus, but since this test is of limited value and has little influence on the further course of … Diagnostics | Herpes Simplex Virus
