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Herpes | Shim Clinic, STD CLINIC SINGAPORE™: Genital herpes, cold sores, oral herpes, herpes simplex - symptoms in men/women, screening/diagnosis, testing/check, treatment clinic, Singapore - Private and confidential service. Definitions, references, and latest news.

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• Herpes
• Herpes simplex
• Genital herpes

Human Herpesvirus (HHV) classification

Type & Synonym	Disease	Test	Treatment & prevention
HHV-1 Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1)	Herpes simplex: oral herpes (mainly) commonly called cold sores, genital herpes, herpetic_whitlow, herpes gladiatorum	HS1 IgG	Aciclovir/Acyclovir Valacyclovir
HHV-2 Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2)	Herpes simplex: genital herpes (mainly) oral herpes, herpetic_whitlow	HS2 IgG	Aciclovir/Acyclovir Valacyclovir
HHV-3 Varicella zoster virus (VZV)	Chickenpox & herpes zoster commonly called shingles	VZ IgG	Aciclovir/Acyclovir Valacyclovir Chickenpox vaccine
HHV-4 Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)	Infectious mononucleosis, glandular fever (UK), kissing disease (US), Burkitt's lymphoma, & nasopharyngeal carcinoma	EBV EA-IgA Monospot	Valacyclovir
HHV-5 Cytomegalovirus (CMV)	CMV retinitis, CMV mononucleosis	CMV Ig-M CMV Ig-G	Ganciclovir Foscarnet
HHV-6 Roseolovirus	Sixth disease ( roseola infantum or exanthem subitum)
HHV-7 Roseolovirus	Sixth disease ( roseola infantum or exanthem subitum)
HHV-8 Kaposi's sarcoma- associated herpesvirus (KSHV)	Kaposi's sarcoma

Herpes simplex is caused by the Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2 (HSV-1 & HSV-2), diagnosed with the herpes type-specific blood test and is usually treated with Aciclovir/Acyclovir

Genital herpes

The signs of herpes appear about 2-10 days after sexual contact with an infected person.

These include:

• itching/burning-feeling in the genital area
• water blisters (vesicles) or open sores
• discharge of fluid from the vagina.

TORCHES

References

• Herpes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Herpes: Definition from Answers.com
• Herpes - definition of Herpes in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
• WHO | Herpes virus type 2
• Genital Herpes - STD information from CDC

A pilot 24‐month study to compare mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus in the treatment of membranous lupus nephritis with nephrotic syndrome
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 | Nephrology
Conclusion:  Both MMF and Tac when combined with corticosteroids are effective treatment options for severe MLN.© 2012 The Authors. Nephrology © 2012 Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (Source: Nephrology)

Ascitic fluid due to type II herpes simplex virus infection: Report of a case with immunocytochemical confirmation
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:31:20 +0100 | Diagnostic Cytopathology
This report highlights that the presence of abundant cell debris, degenerative cells and apoptotic bodies, and the absence of vivid mesothelial cells are the key cytological findings to suspect HSV peritonitis, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by careful surveillance for characteristic nuclear findings of single or multinucleated cells. The frequency of opportunistic infection is increased because of the increased numbers of iatrogenic immunocompromised patients as seen in this case, therefore, cytological examination is a useful method for early detection of the causative agent of peritonitis including HSV. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2011; © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Diagnostic Cytopathology)

The roles of self‐efficacy and pretest counseling in type 2 herpes simplex virus screening in asymptomatic adults
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 | Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Conclusions: The overwhelming majority of participants were (a) willing to undergo screening; (b) take suppressive antiviral medication if necessary; (c) share their results with sexual partners; and (d) consider safer sexual practices as a consequence of screening. Older patients were less willing to consider daily antiviral medication. Men who have sex with men (MSM) had lower perceived susceptibility to HSV‐2 but were more likely to undergo and report screening.Implications for practice: Future research should include predictive models for determining the most appropriate patients to screen for HSV‐2 and best practices for those who test positive. Shared decision making between patients and advanced practice nurses regarding the risks and benefits of screening for HSV‐2 should be ...

Virus outbreak in Riverside, Orange counties worries horse owners
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 | Los Angeles Times - Science
Animals had to be euthanized in Indio and San Juan Capistrano because of the equine herpes virus-1. Both sites have been placed under quarantine by state veterinarians.An outbreak of a deadly virus has horse trainers and owners in Riverside and Orange counties fearful for the health of their animals. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)

Acute retinal necrosis in the United Kingdom: results of a prospective surveillance study
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 | Eye
Authors: T F Cochrane, G Silvestri, C McDowell, B Foot & C E McAvoy (Source: Eye)

Antitumor efficacy of oncolytic herpes simplex virus adsorbed onto antigen-specific lymphocytes
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 | Cancer Gene Therapy
Authors: A Kanzaki, H Kasuya, K Yamamura, T T Sahin, N Nomura, T Shikano, T Shirota, G Tan, S Fukuda, M Misawa, Y Nishikawa, S Yamada, T Fujii, H Sugimoto, S Nomoto, S Takeda, Y Kodera & A Nakao (Source: Cancer Gene Therapy)

Recombinant Cell Lines Expressing shRNA Targeting Herpes Simplex Virus 2 VP16 Inhibit Virus Replication
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0100 | Intervirology
Intervirology (DOI:10.1159/000335663) (Source: Intervirology)

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Is Not Just for the ElderlyHerpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Is Not Just for the Elderly
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:04:54 +0100 | Medscape Today Headlines
How have the chicken pox and shingles vaccines affected the incidence and severity of herpes zoster ophthalmicus? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Infliximab: Protracted herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: case report
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:35:21 +0100 | Reactions
(Source: Reactions)