Question 1

what is the definition or description of: herpes?

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Viral infection: There are different types of herpes infections; herpes simplex infection of mouth (gingivostomatitis) and lips (labialis) are the most common. Others include genital herpes, and herpes zoster. Herpes infection could very mild to very dangerous depending on the type and location of the body affected. I hope this is helpful.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: herpes zoster?

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Try wikipedia.: Seriously, there are several good descriptions of herpes zoster infections available on the internet.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: neonatal herpes?

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See below: Neonatal herpes simplex is a herpes simplex infection that occurs in newborns and is usually passed along from the mother during delivery of the baby. It can be a life-threatening condition, and may affect the infant's brain, spinal cord and internal organs.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: herpes virus?

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Herperviridae: Viruses from the family herperviridae. At least seven species of herpesvirus are known to be infectious to man: herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, varicella zoster virus, epstein-barr virus, cytomegalovirus, human herpesvirus 6, and human herpesvirus 7.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: genital herpes?

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Herpes simplex: This is a skin and mucous membrane infection of the soft tissues of the genitals, either male or female.  It is caused by a virus called herpes simplex and transmitted person to person by direct contact. It produces small blister-like lesions which break down and form shallow ulcers which are very painful and tender.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: oral herpes simplex?

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Oral Herpes Simplex: Infection of   lips, inner nose, chin or cheek with herpes simplex virus.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: herpes simplex igm?

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Herpes infection?: Igm antibodies are produced in response to a current infection. These antibodies produced by plasma cells are armed with 10 extensions to catch and kill the invading agents compared to two arms for igg antibodies. If herpes simplex igm antibody in blood is positive it means that there was a recent infection or there is a current active infection. I hope this was helpful.

Question 8

will ammoxacillin make herpes lesions go away?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It will not help in any way against a virus such as herpes. Acyclovir or Valacyclovir are antivirals used to treat herpes

Question 9

do recurrent herpes lesions heal in 2 days or could thes be tears from sex?

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Herpes genitalis: It would be unusual for herpetic lesions to heal in 2 days.  Without seeing these impossible to diagnose.  See a doctor.

Question 10

can you please tell me symptoms of herpes that don't include obvious herpes lesions?

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Not really: If a patient sees no lesions, it is hard to guess whether or not any symptoms are from herpes. Her doctor can help by doing blood tests for herpes antibodies. If symptoms are happening often, perhaps a trial of preventive medication can be done, if the blood antibodies are positive for herpes. The partner's antibodies should be checked too, because one can only catch typical herpes from a person.

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