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Herpes virus
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.
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How many different types of herpes viruses are there?
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How do you contract the herpes virus?
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Is the herpes virus harmful to the body?
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Can I join the army if I have herpes virus?
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What is the definition or description of: herpes virus?
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Where all on your body can you catch the herpes virus?
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Can the herpes virus 1 and/or 2 affect you neurologicaly?
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How will you know which person spread the herpes virus to you?
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For what length of time can the herpes virus survive on a object?
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Can you tell me if there are different intensities of the herpes virus?
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How long can the herpes virus live in your body without your knowledge?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Is there a bliod test you can take to tell if you have the herpes virus?
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A 56-year old female asked:
I have been given vilerm tablets for herpes virus how do like take them?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Alouivcior is this medication only used to treat herpes virus's ? ( i may spelt it wrong)
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A 25-year old female asked:
I was diagnosed as a child with 6th disease (a type of herpes virus) i can have flare up on different places of my body, but haven't had a flare up in ?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Can bleach kills the herpes virus?
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Are warts caused by the herpes virus?
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Does the herpes virus cause gastritis?
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A 49-year old asked:
Herpes virus for years but no symptoms. Am i okay?
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If you have the herpes virus.... Will you have an outbreak?
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A 38-year old asked:
Please explain what does the herpes virus do and can it be fatal?
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A 16-year old female asked:
How can you prevent yourself from getting the herpes virus from someone?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is it about a herpes virus that would cause it to erupt on the skin?
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When after coming in contact with the herpes virus will one's first outbreak be?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Herpes virus, I have it but i don't understand why there is no cure can someone explain?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it possible for someone who has herpes to pass on trichomonas and not the herpes virus?
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A 38-year old male asked:
Question regarding a standard RPR test does an RPR test effectively detect any strains of the herpes viruses?
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A 27-year old female asked:
How long does the herpes virus 1 and 2 survive outside the human body, like on surfaces? Can you catch herpes this way?
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