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Herpes Simplex Risk Factors

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Risk Factors

Everyone is at risk for herpes simplex virus. According to the latest U.S. data from 1999 - 2004, 57.7% of Americans ages 14 49 years are infected with the HSV-1 virus, the main cause of oral herpes and some cases of genital herpes. About 17% of Americans in the same age range test positive for the HSV-2 virus, the main cause of genital herpes. Infection rates for both viruses have declined since the late 1980s. However, infection is lifelong, so once a person is infected, he or she...

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Expert & Community Posts

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...one knows why. However, given the theoretical risk of transmission, I don’t recommend... Read more »

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Health Guide

Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors

...gingivostomatitis commonly develop herpetic whitlow (herpes of the fingers).Other Disorders Linked to Herpes SimplexSeveral conditions have been linked to HSV infections, although the association... Read more »

Herpes Esophagitis

...Herpes esophagitis is an infection causing inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Infection of the... Read more »

Herpes simplex

Herpes simplexis an infection that primarily affects the mouth or genital area. Causes, incidence, and risk factors There are two different strains of herpes simplex... Read more »

Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)

Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip... Read more »

Corneal ulcers and infections

... Alternative Names Bacterial keratitis; Fungal keratitis; Acanthamoeba keratitis; Herpes simplex keratitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors Corneal ulcers are... Read more »

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Medications

Famvir Oral Uses and How to Use

...certain patients to treat or help prevent outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips,... Read more »

Zovirax Oral Uses and How to Use

...(ay-SYE-kloe-vir) Uses This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin... Read more »

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