An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected, caused by a herpesvirus infection; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; -- so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another.
herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and there are two types: Type 1 is commonly found in the form of cold sores on the mouth, where as Type 2 is usually found on the genitals. Treatments are available to manage, but not cure, the condition.
Genital herpes is a recurrent skin condition that can cause skin irritations in the genital region (anus, vagina, penis). Read our focus on genital herpes to learn more about the signs of herpes infection and herpes treatment options.
a viral infection that causes blisters on the skin or mucus membranes
An inflammatory disease of the skin or mucous membrane marked by eruption of a cluster of vesicles.
A disease that cause sores on the mouth or genitals. It can be passed on through sex.
(HER-pees) Viral infection causing small painful blisters and inflammation, most commonly at the junction of skin and mucous membrane in the mouth or nose or in the genitals
is a family name for some 50 related viruses, including herpes simplex type 1 (cold sores/fever blisters), varicella (chicken pox), herpes zoster (shingles), and herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes).
A small group of capsid-forming DNA viruses, sometimes divided into Type I (forming vesicles and blisters on the mouth, lips-generally above the waist) and Type II (usually sexually transmitted, with symptoms mostly below the waist). Both types form acute initial outbreaks, go dormant, reactivate, and so forth. For most folks, frequent outbreaks are clear signs of stress or immunosuppression. Both types are EQUALLY dangerous for infants.
Skin disease marked by clusters of small vesicles.
Infection with herpes simplex virus including cold sores of the mouth and genital herpes.
A virus characterized by small sores in clusters on the genitals. The infection is usually sexually transmitted and can affect baby.
viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
a recurrent viral infection caused by Herpesvirus hominis (HVH); consists of the following five viruses: Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, human cytomegalovirus, Varicella-Zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus.
also called cold sore or fever blister; viral disease that results in eruption of vesicles ( Blood Cleanse, Neem)
A family of viruses that infects humans.
An incurable sexually transmitted disease that causes blister-like sores on the genitals, lips and face; in rare cases, can also affect the eyes, fingers or brain.
One of the most common STDs. Herpes is a virus that can cause cold sores or blisters to appear around the mouth, face, or genital area. Once the virus is present in the body, it stays there, causing outbreaks to occur every so often. During the first attack, it can also lead to flu-like symptoms: fever, headaches, and swollen glands. Herpes is most contagious when a sore or blister is present, but may also be contagious when no sores are visible.
A group of viruses characterized by their tendency to cause skin eruptions or blisters.
the name given to conditions that are caused by any one of five closely related herpes viruses and that are characterised by vesicular eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the facial and genital areas and by the ability to remain quiescent in the body until triggered by some event such as exposure to sunlight (herpes simplex).
A family of viruses that can infect humans and can cause lip sores, genital sores, and shingles.
this is a virus which causes cold sores and similar sores on the genital organs or around the anus
An inflammatory virus disease of the skin or mucous membranes
a blister-like eruption caused by a virus
a sexually transmitted disease, sometimes called genital herpes. The same virus that causes cold sores around your mouth.
any inflammatory skin disease caused by a herpesvirus and characterized by the formation of clusters of small vesicles. When used alone, the term may refer to herpes simplex or to herpes zoster. Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary 27th edition; entry for herpes.
A group of viruses. Herpes simplex type 1 causes cold sores. Herpes simplex type 2 causes genital herpes. Herpes zoster causes chicken pox and shingles.
Simplex-Type 1 Virus (HSV-1): Often referred to as fever blisters or cold sores, HSV Type 1 infections are tiny, clear, fluid-filled blisters that most often occur on the face. The virus that caused the infection remains in the body. It moves to nerve cells where it remains in a resting state.
a family of viruses that infect humans; herpes simplex causes lip and genital sores; herpes zoster causes shingles Back
A family of viruses. Herpes also refers to infection with one of the human herpesviruses, especially herpes simplex types 1 and 2. See the entire definition of Herpes
groups of deep vesicles on red and inflamed bases. Includes cold sores and fever blisters.
Inflammation of the skin or mucus membranes
A viral infection that produces cold sore-like blisters on the mouth, vulva, penis, and/or rectum. Remains in one's body for a lifetime, and can be reactivated by stress, hormones, allergies, or fatigue.
vesicular eruption caused by a virus; simplex-usually involving the mouth, lips, face (cold sores); zoster-infection of certain sensory nerves causing pain and/or blisters along the course of the affected nerve (shingles/zona); genitalis-lesions on the genitalia
Simplex virus A virus that infect the lips and genital regions of humans.
sexually transmitted disease involving the genital area. A woman with untreated genital herpes can pass the infection onto her newborn during childbirth.
A family of viruses causing painful blisters and other symptoms on the skin.
A family of viruses. Shingles is caused by the herpes virus, varicella zoster.
painful and contagious viral inflammatory disease of the skin that causes skin ulcers in the genital and other body areas.
Genital herpes infections are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV: HSV 1 and HSV 2 . These constitute two of the at least 8 known herpes viruses. HSV 1 is responsible for more than 90% of oro-labial herpes (cold sores or fever blisters) whereas type 2 is responsible for over 90% of genital herpes. Those suffering with the infection may shed the virus from the skin of the genitalia, even in the absence of symptoms. The host immune system will try and get rid of the invading virus by mounting an antibody response, as well as producing white cells that will destroy cells that have been recognized as being virus infected. Unfortunately those antibodies that are produced early in the course of herpes simplex infection do not prevent recurrence of the active phase of the disease. This probably occurs because, in simple terms virus that escapes into the blood stream may be killed, but that which stays inside cells is not. Patients who suffer with a compromised cellular immune system will suffer much more severe bouts of herpes.
Small, painful blisters that erupt on the skin. The herpes simplex virus causes painful blisters around the lips, and genital herpes causes blisters on the sex organs.
Inflammation of the skin or mucous membrane caused by a virus.
