Find out all about herpes, causes, symptoms, and treatments.
There are two main types of herpes simplex virus (HSV): HSV-1 and HSV-2. In this article, we will focus on HSV-1 herpes, its characteristics, modes of transmission, symptoms, and treatment options. HSV-1 is known as the virus responsible for the…
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), also known as cytomegalovirus, is a type of virus belonging to the Herpesviridae family. It is quite common and can infect people of all ages. Most people are infected with CMV at some point in their lives, but…
HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus type 1) and HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus type 2) are two different strains of the same virus, known as the herpes simplex virus. Although both strains cause herpes, there are some differences between them. How HSV1…
Viral shedding in herpes refers to the release and presence of the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2) from infected cells in the body, even in the absence of visible symptoms or active outbreaks. During viral shedding, the virus is…
Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus. Once contracted, the virus remains dormant in the body for the rest of one’s life. Herpes zoster causes an eruption…
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a type of cancer that was first identified by the Hungarian dermatologist Moritz Kaposi in 1872. It is a rare cancer that causes lesions to develop on the skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs. Kaposi’s sarcoma is…
