Question 1

my mother had herpes simplex encephalitis and 21 days zovirax (acyclovir) antiviral is given. pcr result came negative for herpes, fever is continuous coming ?

Accepted Answer

Not herpes: If the pcr was negative how was the diagnosis of herpes encephalitis made?  Likely another source of viral encephalitis

Question 2

can herpes simplex be cured?

Accepted Answer

Treated, not cured: All infections with herpes simplex virus, either type 1 or 2 (HSV1, HSV2) last for life and cannot be cured. However, there are effective treatments to speed healing of outbreaks, and to reduce the frequency of outbreaks and help prevent sexual transmission of genital HSV2 infections to partners.

Question 3

please help! what is the classification of herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

It is a virus: Which can be sexually transmitted. Herpes simplex virus 1  is most often seen with cold sores (oral) ; herpes simplex 2 is most often seen w genitalia.

Question 4

can i have herpes simplex 2?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Local symptoms from a herpes simplex 2 infection are usually is seen 2 to 12 days after exposure ; consists of a cluster of lesions that look like blisters. The lesions can appear on the penis, anus, labia or cervix ; they can spread, coalesce followed by crusting over. The fluid in the lesions is very contagious. Some people contract herpes simplex 2 without symptoms.

Question 5

why did i get herpes simplex-1?

Accepted Answer

Possibly from : Kissing. It is a common infection that is the most frequent cause of cold sores.

Question 6

could you be born with herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An infant could acquire herpes infection when traveling through the birth canal. Contracting herpes in the uterus is much rarer.

Question 7

could you help with herpes simplex aids ?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex : ; aids/hiv are two different entities.  Can you please clarify specifically what your question is and re-ask.

Question 8

how can i know if u have herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation: Cold sores are painful liquid filled blisters that can occur on the lips, roof of the mouth or the gums which are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv-1). Tingling ;/or pain can herald the oncoming of cold sore 1 to 2 days prior to eruption. Hsv-1 can also cause genital lesions. See your dr or an std clinic for accurate assessment ; lab testing.

Question 9

could herpes simplex 1, turn into herpes 2?

Accepted Answer

NO: One does not morph into the other. But genital herpes can move to normal location of cold sores ; vice versa.

Question 10

how precise is serology for herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Accurate: Serology testing for herpes is very accurate and precise with false negative results highest during the early portion of infection.

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