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Sexual Health›Conditions›Herpes simplex

Herpes simplex(Herpes, HSV)

Herpes simplex is a virus that causes a blistering skin rash. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 usually causes cold sores in the mouth but can infect other organs such as the eye and the brain. HSV type 2 usually causes genital herpes.
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Is a type of:Herpes virus infections, Sexually transmitted diseases, Viral skin diseases, Mouth disorders
How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common is it?

Very common

Very common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Very common
Preteen6-13Very common
Teenager14-18Very common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
Body locations

Pelvis, Mouth

Symptoms

Fever
Blistering
Swollen glands
Pain on urination
Burning with urination
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Herpes simplex
Valtrex
Valacyclovir
Foscavir
Famciclovir
Famvir
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Tests

HSV antigen detection dfa
HSV 1 and 2 type specific antibodies
Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 DNA
Herpes simplex 1 and 2 igg and igm
Herpes culture

Risk factors

Personal

Immunosuppression

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