HSV-1
HSV-1
HSV-1 (pronounced as H-S-V-one), also known as Herpes Simplex Virus 1, is a common human virus that causes oral herpes, and less frequently, genital herpes.
Etymology
The term "HSV-1" is an abbreviation for "Herpes Simplex Virus 1". The word "herpes" comes from the Greek word "herpein", which means "to creep", referring to the latent, recurring infections typical of this kind of virus. "Simplex" is Latin for "simple", referring to the typical lesions (or sores) this virus causes.
Definition
HSV-1 is a part of the Herpesviridae family, a large family of DNA viruses that cause diseases in humans and animals. It is primarily transmitted through oral-to-oral contact and causes infection in or around the mouth (oral herpes). However, it can also cause genital herpes through oral-genital contact.
Symptoms
The symptoms of HSV-1 infection include cold sores or fever blisters on the lips or inside the mouth. However, many people with HSV-1 infection may not show any symptoms at all.
Treatment
While there is no cure for HSV-1, antiviral medications can prevent or shorten outbreaks.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HSV-1
- Wikipedia's article - HSV-1
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