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even when there isn't a sore currently on the lip you still may pick up the virus
look up asymtomatic shredding of herpes
its the reason why its one of the most common infection/stds in the us
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What is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
Why viruses regarded as being biological important?
1. Virotherapy is an experimental form of cancer treatment using biotechnology to convert viruses into cancer-fighting agents by reprogramming viruses to attack cancerous cells, while healthy cells remained relatively undamaged. Usually the viruses used are herpes simplex virus or Adenoviruses.
What is a viral lesion?
Usually like a coldsore (Herpes Simplex 1) on the mouth or the equivalent on the genitals (Herpes Simplex 2). But chickenpox is a Virus (Varicella-Zoster Virus) too so these sores are Viral lesions also.From answers.com Veterinary Dictionaryhttp://www.answers.com/ > http://www.answers.com/main/what_content.jsp > http://www.answers.com/main/zoology.jsp > http://www.answers.com/library/Veterinary+Dictionary-cid-1156782524 lesion Any pathological or traumatic discontinuity of tissue or loss of function of a part. Lesion is a broad term, including wounds, sores, ulcers, tumors, cataracts and any other tissue damage. They range from the skin sores associated with eczema to the changes in lung tissue that occur in tuberculosis.
What are 5 virus facts?
1. Viruses are composed of two main parts: an outer protein covering called a capsid and an inside core of either DNA or RNA. Not both DNA and RNA. Some of these have an envelope over the capsid. The ones that do not are said to be naked. 2. The proteins in the capsid allow the virus to attach to the "docking stations" proteins of the host cell. The naked viruses are more resistant to changes in the environment. 3. Some naked viruses include poliomyelitis, warts, the common cold, chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis, herpes simplex (cold sores), influenza, herpes viruses and HIV (AIDS). 4. Some enveloped viruses include norovirus (stomach bug), rotavirus and human papillomavirus (HPV). 5. The envelope can be damaged by freezing temperatures, chlorine, and phenol. If damaged the virus cannot infect.
Do you have a type 1 or type 2 buffalo nickel?
Well, I have some of each! If OTOH your question means "How do you tell the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2", you can take a look at the images.
Do people who have cold sores have herpes?
Yes it is a herpes infection but normally a different type. Cold sores are normally caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV1) while genital herpes are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.
Are cold sores cause by bacteria or virus?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. No doubt you've heard of "herpes" before, but don't jump ahead of yourself. There are actually two types of herpes simplex virus, "type 1" and "type 2." Type 1 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 ("HSV1") generally only infects those body tissues that lie "above the waistline" and it is HSV1 that causes cold sores in the majority of cases. Type 2 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 2 ("HSV2") usually only infects those body tissues that lie "below the waistline" and it is this virus that is also known as "genital herpes." Herpes simplex virus type 2 is not usually the virus that causes cold sores, although it can.
What country has the most cases of herpes simplex type 1?
The usa
What type of herpes simplex virus is most commonly diagnosed in oral pathology?
Herpes simplex virus type 1 is more commonly diagnosed in oral herpes, but both type 1 and type 2 can infect the mouth, genitals, or other body parts. Type 1 is less likely to recur than type 2.
Can herpes simplex 1 only live in your urethra?
Herpes simplex 1 can live on any part of your skin.
Fever blisters and cold sores are known as what type of herpes?
Fever blisters & cold sores are oral herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.
Where was the last known outbreak of herpes?
There are outbreaks of herpes every day all over the world. Each year, nearly 24 million people are infected with the herpes simplex type 2 virus. In 2013 there was a massive outbreak of herpes simplex 1 at the Coachella music festival in Indio, California.
Is herpes simplex type 1 contagious?
Yes. It is the virus that causes cold sores on the lips or mouth and genital herpes.
What kind of microbe causes oral herpes?
Oral herpes (cold sores) are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). They may be caused by HSV type 1 or type 2.
What is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
Where can Herpes simplex 1 virus be found?
In the heart
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
