Herpes Simplex Etiology
Causes Herpes simplex virus infection are included in the family herpesviridae, subfamily alphaherpesvirinae. HSV type 1 and type 2 can be distinguished immunologically (especially if you used a specific antibody or monoclonal antibody). And HSV type 1 and type 2 is also different when viewed from the growth pattern of the virus in cell culture, eggs and embryos in experimental animals.
Herpes Simplex Distribution
Scattered throughout the world. Hamapir 50% -90% of adults have antibodies to HSV 1. Initial infection of HSV 1 usually occurs before age 5 years, but now many primary infections are found occur in adults. Infection with HSV-2 usually starts because of sexual activity and rarely occur before adulthood, except in case of sexually abused children. HSV-2 antibody was found about 20% -30% of American adults. Prevalence of antibodies to HSV-2 increased (more than 60%) in lower socioeconomic groups and in people who have multiple sexual partners.
Reservoir - Humans serve as reservoirs.
Herpes Simplex Transmission
Causes Herpes simplex virus infection are included in the family herpesviridae, subfamily alphaherpesvirinae. HSV type 1 and type 2 can be distinguished immunologically (especially if you used a specific antibody or monoclonal antibody). And HSV type 1 and type 2 is also different when viewed from the growth pattern of the virus in cell culture, eggs and embryos in experimental animals.
Herpes Simplex Distribution
Scattered throughout the world. Hamapir 50% -90% of adults have antibodies to HSV 1. Initial infection of HSV 1 usually occurs before age 5 years, but now many primary infections are found occur in adults. Infection with HSV-2 usually starts because of sexual activity and rarely occur before adulthood, except in case of sexually abused children. HSV-2 antibody was found about 20% -30% of American adults. Prevalence of antibodies to HSV-2 increased (more than 60%) in lower socioeconomic groups and in people who have multiple sexual partners.
Reservoir - Humans serve as reservoirs.
Herpes Simplex Transmission