Herpes: Contagion, Symptoms, Duration

Brief overview Symptoms: Itching, burning, pain, feeling of tension in the affected area of the body, then typical blister formation with fluid accumulation, later crust formation, also possible with general signs of illness such as fever in the case of initial infection Causes and risk factors: Mostly smear infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 … Herpes: Contagion, Symptoms, Duration

Cold sores: Course and Symptoms

Brief overview Symptoms: First itching, pain, feeling of tension on the lip, then typical blister formation with fluid accumulation, later crust formation, in case of initial infection general signs of illness such as fever possible Course of disease and prognosis: Usually harmless course without scarring, not curable, duration of disease often shorter due to antivirals, … Cold sores: Course and Symptoms

Herpes During Pregnancy

What is the course of herpes during pregnancy? Herpes caused by the herpes simplex virus is not uncommon during pregnancy, as the hormonal changes that accompany it actually promote virus reactivation in many cases. Therefore, herpes suddenly reappears in some women during pregnancy after they have had no outbreaks for years. The pregnancy-related hormonal changes … Herpes During Pregnancy

Sorivudine: Effects, Uses & Risks

Sorivudine is a medical drug that was developed in Japan to treat herpes. Sorivudine was marketed under the trade name Usevir and has been unavailable since a drug scandal killed several people in Japan. It did not even receive approval in Europe, so the drug did not have to be withdrawn from the market. What … Sorivudine: Effects, Uses & Risks