{"id":4154,"date":"2024-04-07T20:49:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T13:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pskclinicbkk.com\/service\/herpes-simplex\/"},"modified":"2024-04-09T23:40:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:40:47","slug":"herpes-simplex","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/pskclinicbkk.com\/en\/department\/herpes-simplex\/","title":{"rendered":"Herpes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is Herpes?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Herpes simplex is a skin disease caused by infection with a virus called Herpes simplex virus. It is transmitted through direct contact with the skin of a person infected with herpes, and can therefore be transmitted through sexual intercourse as well. Herpes can appear in various locations on the body, including the mouth, genitals, and anus. Symptoms can range from being asymptomatic to experiencing itching, pain, fever, and blisters. Herpes is a recurring disease that can be triggered by factors such as a weakened immune system. Therefore, it is crucial to have a good understanding of herpes. Lack of knowledge and understanding may increase the risk to yourself and those around you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Types of Herpes Virus<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Herpes simplex virus is the cause of herpes and is divided into two types:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Herpes simplex virus type I: HSV-1<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This type of herpes virus appears as lesions on the skin above the waist, including the mouth, face, and body. It causes red rashes, blisters, and sores, and is transmitted through contact with the secretions of infected individuals, such as saliva.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Herpes simplex virus type II: HSV-2<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Herpes virus type 2 is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected individual. It manifests as lesions in the genital and anal areas, accompanied by itching, pain, and blisters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Symptoms of herpes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Herpes is a recurring disease, and the severity of symptoms seems to vary depending on whether the patient is experiencing it for the first time or if it has recurred. Most patients will experience similar symptoms, such as:<\/p>

  • Blisters cover a wide area and cause itching.<\/li>
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    • Foul-smelling vaginal discharge in women.<\/li>
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      Herpes can occur in different parts of the body, depending on the type of virus the patient has been infected with. For example, clear blisters around the mouth are caused by the HSV-1 virus, while itching, swelling, and redness around the genitals or anus are caused by the HSV-2 virus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Symptoms of initial herpes infection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Patients experiencing their first case of herpes have an incubation period of 3-7 days, and most are asymptomatic. However, if symptoms do appear, they tend to be more severe than usual. This can be identified by the appearance of numerous blisters across a large area, which then rupture and form sores. This can cause a burning sensation and pain. You may also experience fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Symptoms of individuals with recurrent herpes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      In the case of patients who have recurrent herpes, the symptoms are usually less severe than the first time. The lesions are smaller and there are fewer blisters compared to the first occurrence. There is only slight itching and no other symptoms such as headache, fever, or enlarged lymph nodes. Many patients may overlook these symptoms, unintentionally causing an outbreak to others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Causes of herpes recurrence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      As mentioned earlier, herpes can recur if a trigger is encountered. The factors that can cause it to reoccur include:<\/p>