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Herpes esophagitis?
DefinitionHerpes esophagitis is a viral infection that involves inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe herpes simplex virus causes herpes esophagitis.Infection of the esophagus by the herpes simplex virus is rare in people with normal immune systems and usually runs its course without treatment. However, severe and difficult-to-treat esophagitis can occur in people with a suppressed or weakened immune system.The following raise your risk for herpes esophagitis:HIV/AIDSChemotherapyDiabetesLeukemia or lymphomaOrgan transplantsOther conditions that suppress or weaken your immune systemSymptomsSymptoms include:ChillsDifficulty swallowingFeverHerpes in the mouth (herpes labialis)Joint pain or other general symptomsPainful swallowingSigns and testsCulture of cells from the esophagusEsophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) with or without biopsyTreatmentIn most people, antiviral medication such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir can control the infection. Some people also need pain medicine. Many people who are treated for an episode of herpes esophagitis need other, long-term medicines to suppress the virus and prevent reinfection.Expectations (prognosis)Esophagitis can usually be treated effectively. Healthy people recover on their own in 3 - 5 days, but those with a weakened immune system take longer to get better.The outcome depends upon the immune system problem that makes the person more likely to develop the infection.ComplicationsHoles in your esophagus (perforations)Infection at other sitesRecurrent infectionCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have any condition that can cause reduced immune response and you develop symptoms of herpes esophagitis.PreventionThe herpes simplex virus is contagious by direct contact, so avoid contact with known herpes sores (lesions).ReferencesWhitley RJ. Herpes simplex infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 397.
How does your mouth protect your mouth?
your immune system protects you from diseases, well depending on how healthy it is.
10 organs of the immune system?
There are not up to ten organs in the immune system. Here are the ones I am certain do appear in the chain though:StomachPancreasLiverSmall intestineLarge intestineRectumAnusThe mouth and oesophagus are also part of the immune system but they are not organs
Is a pimple by the mouth a sign of herpes?
It is NOT likely a pimple by the mouth is herpes.
How does your immune system fight off hand mouth and foot disease?
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How does your mouth protect you from diseases?
your immune system protects you from diseases, well depending on how healthy it is.
Where is whooping cough bacteria hide in the body?
I believe it is located in the mouth or in the immune system.
Can adults get hand foot and mouth?
I assume that you mean hand, foot and mouth disease. This disease is caused by a specific picoRNA virus called coxsackie virus. The disease is normally only manifested in children less than 10 years old, but theoretically, if you are exposed as an adult and have a weakened immune system, then you could catch it.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the mouth due to herpes?
Herpetic stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth due to herpes.
What is mouth herpes?
It is essentially a cold sore on the mouth area.
Why bunnies have hair in their mouth?
They have herpes.
Is getting too much sleep bad for your health?
No,Sleep is good for the brain, the mouth, and the immune system
