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Primary skin lesions are variations in color or texture that may be present at birth, such as moles or birthmarks, or that may be acquired during a person's lifetime, such as those associated with Infectious Diseases
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∙ 9y agoA skin lesion is any type of cut, sore, or abnormal growth that is visible on the skin. Acne is even considered to be a skin lesion.
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∙ 10y agoHerpes lesions are the blisters or sores cuased by a herpes outbreak. They usually start out at small blisters, and develop into sores within a few days.
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Is herpes zoster acute?
Herpes zoster has an acute phase when the skin lesions are present. In a week or two, the skin lesions resolve, and then many people have a chronic pain syndrome for months or years afterwards.
Is herpes zoster infectious?
Herpes zoster is caused by varicella virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. If someone with herpes zoster lesions has skin-to-skin contact between those lesions and the skin of a person who has not had chicken pox or the vaccine, that person may get chicken pox.As it is caused by virus it is infectious diseas.
Can systemic infections cause skin lesions?
Infections of body's entire system can cause the sudden onset of skin lesions. For example, skin lesions are a hallmark symptom of such diseases as chicken pox, herpes, and small pox.
Are nurses checked for herpes?
Nurses are not checked for herpes at the time of hiring or otherwise. There are no work restrictions for health care providers with herpes, other than covering any lesions while the disease is active.
What are vaginal lesions?
Vaginal lesions are sores that are located inside or outside of the vagina. There are several causes of vaginal lesions; which include herpes, HPV, bartholin gland cysts, or sexually transmitted infections. Follow up with a physician is recommended if you display these symptoms.
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
If herpes is not present can you still get it from kissing?
If one person does not have herpes, it is highly unlikely for them to contract it by kissing someone with herpes. However, there is still a small risk of transmission if there are active herpes lesions or sores present on the person with herpes. It is always advisable to practice safe kissing and maintain good oral hygiene.
Can you sleep in the same bed with someone who has shingles?
Shingles is a herpes virus know as chicken pox (herpes zoster) when it occurs as a child. When it reoccurs in an adult it is called shingles. Chicken pox is contagious but Shingles is not contagious if you had Chicken pox as a child. The most dangerous effect of herpes zoster is when the lesions occur on your retina.
Can your wife have kids with out the child getting herpes?
Yes. Herpes is spread only when the virus is actively shedding, which is commonly seen in symptomatic patients. Herpes is spread by skin contact and thus is usually not transmitted to the child in utero because of this, however there is a small risk of spread during vaginal delivery as the child's body comes into contact with the mothers genitalia. Several studies have shown that the percentage of babies who acquire neonatal herpes from mothers who have no active lesions at delivery is exceedingly small. For preventive measures in women who are symptomatic with herpes infection during pregnancy, antiviral drugs like acyclovir can be given after 36 weeks of gestation to limit viral production and risk of transmission. Cesarean delivery can also prevent vertical transmission of herpes to the child during birth in women with active genital lesions.
Does herpes always show up on the labia's of the vagina.. or can it sometimes show up ONLY in the hair region?
Herpes can appear on various parts of the genital area, including the labia and the hair region. It is possible for herpes to only manifest in the hair region without any visible lesions on the labia. If you suspect you have herpes, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
How can cold sores and fever blisters spread to others?
Herpes lesions like cold sores are spread to others by skin-to-skin contact with the affected area. The infection is contagious during and just before an outbreak.
What are Small blisters around the nose?
The two most common epidermal blister lesions located around the nostrils are impetigo ( a staph or strept infection) or herpes simplex. Both ailments need medical attention.
