Herpes simplex
Under the name of Herpes Simplex refers to diseases that are caused by a primary infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) or a reactivation of the virus remaining in the body. These herpes simplex virus belongs to one of the HSV type 1, also known as an oral strain, and second, the HSV type 2, also called genital strain. Herpes simplex virus can cause various diseases. These include the cold sores, genital herpes, herpes simplex encephalitis and herpes sepsis in newborns.
Cold sores (herpes labialis)
Infection with the herpes simplex virus can lead others to the so-called cold sores (herpes labialis). Especially with the cold sores recurring infections by persistent viruses are known and feared. For cold sores, it leads to the formation of small, oozing sores in the mouth, hurt in part or itch. serpigo is caused mainly by the HSV type 1.
Genital herpes
Another possible result of infection with herpes simplex virus known as genital herpes. In this disease, the blisters occur on the external genitalia (penis or vulva). Genital serpigo is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in this country. The infection is usually responsible the HSV type 2. In a recent study, researchers found that when people are diagnosed with genital serpigo have a higher risk for HIV infection. is in Germany, experts estimate, about one in five HIV-infection on genital serpigo back.
Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE)
In addition to these, although annoying, but relatively harmless disease, an infection with serpigo simplex virus have serious consequences. One of these is the herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) or HSV-encephalitis. In this disease, it is by the infection with serpigo simplex virus - usually Type 1, Type 2 rare - an inflammation of the brain. This disease, however, with a frequency of about 1: 250,000 rare.
Sepsis neonatal herpes (serpigo neonatorum)
The so-called serpigo neonatorum is in most cases, during labor or after the birth of the affected mother transmitted to the child. If the pathogen is HSV, either type 1 or Type 2 Herpes can neonatorum both the skin and the central nervous system and the internal organs. In many instances, the course of the disease is fatal. Almost always results from a newborn serpigo genital herpes disease of the mother. Also a transfer of infectious agents by a serpigo infection of the mother, relatives or medical staff is possible.