Oral Herpes Singapore.
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Herpes simplex is caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 & 2 (HSV-1 & HSV-2), diagnosed with the herpes type-specific blood test
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.
Herpes sores heal after 3-4 days but often recur. Treatment relieves pain and discomfort but cannot prevent recurrence. A woman with herpes may infect her newborn at childbirth causing blindness or mental retardation.
Human Herpesvirus (HHV) classification
| Herpes Test | Cost |
|---|---|
| Herpes Simplex Type 1 & 2 PCR | SG$190/= |
| Herpes Simplex Type 1 & 2 Culture | SG$240/= |
| Herpes Simplex Type 1 IgG Antibody | SG$30/= |
| Herpes Simplex Type 2 IgG Antibody | SG$32/= |
| Varicella Zoster IgG Antibody | SG$44/= |
| Epstein-Barr virus EA-IgA Antibody | SG$50/= |
| Monospot Test | SG$30/= |
| Cytomegalovirus IgM Antibody | SG$72/= |
| Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibody | SG$72/= |
TORCH
| TORCH complex is a medical acronym for a set of perinatal infections (i.e. infections that are passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus), that can lead to severe fetal anomalies or even fetal loss. |
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