Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) most often causes oral herpes (herpes labialis), according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM). The HSV-1 often impacts the lips, mouth and sometimes the throat. In a few cases, it can impact the...
The herpes simplex virus exists in two forms, herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains it was previously believed that HSV-1 only caused oral herpes and HSV-2 only caused genital herpes....
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 45 million Americans are infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). During the first year after an initial outbreak, a person may have four to five recurrences. Many...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 45 millions American are infected with herpes. In up to 80 percent of people, an outbreak is preceded by flu-like symptoms. Flu-like symptoms that herald the onset of a herpes...
Genital herpes (herpes simplex virus, or HSV) can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to those of other sexually transmitted diseases, or they may be too mild to notice. Many people infected with HSV never know they have the...
There are two main categories of lymphomas; Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or NHL, has many subtypes, but it is a type of cancer that starts in cells called lymphocytes that are involved in the immune...
Herpes simplex is a very common virus. It's able to grow very fast and reproduce in many different types of cells. It destroys cells and then stays dormant, giving it the ability of causing recurrent infections. The two types of the herpes simplex...
Herpes is a skin infection usually acquired through direct contact with the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, or HSV--1; it is the most common cause of cold sores and facial herpes. Genital herpes is caused by a subset of the virus called Herpes...
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes; it is spread through contact with fluids...
The National Library of Medicine explains that herpes is caused by two viruses. The first is herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes an infection of the mouth and lips but can spread to the genitals. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)...
Herpes blisters are a sign of infection with the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of herpes simplex virus, known simply as type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 and HSV-2 both cause herpes blisters to form around the affected area,...
A red blotch on your shin, the area of leg below your knee, can occur suddenly after running, even if you have never had exercise-related skin irritation before. Although it is not typically dangerous, a red shin blotch can be more than just a...
According to the Mayo Clinic, the human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually-transmitted disease that affects about 20 million people in the United States. In fact, HPV can infect the genitalia, throat and mouth in both men and women. HPV is...
Contracting anal cancer is rare, but increasing. Anal cancer forms in or on the tissue of the anus, located at the end of the rectum. The combination of cells that comprise the anus result in several forms of cancer, the most common, squamous...
Infection from the herpes virus can occur during passage of bodily fluids, including saliva, semen, fluid in the female genital tract and fluid from herpes sores. The virus can infect someone when there is direct contact from an infected person...
The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system that surrounds the beginning of the urethra. It secretes a thin, milky-colored, alkaline fluid that serves to liquefy seminal fluid and promote sperm motility as well as guard sperm from...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, genital herpes is more common among women than men, with approximately 1 in 4 women in the United States being infected with the herpes simplex virus type 2 (as opposed to 1 in 8 men). While some women...
Rashes on the lower leg are not uncommon, particularly after exercising in a hot environment. While there are a variety of causes, three common types of rashes that result from exercise are golfer's vasculitis, heat rashes and cholinergic...
HPV or human papillomavirus is very common. There are over 40 known strains of this interesting virus. HPV is considered both a sexually transmitted disease and a common virus spread through skin-to-skin contact. It is the cause of the common...
There are two types of herpes viruses--herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). While HSV-1 primarily causes sores (fever blisters) to develop on the mouth or face, it is estimated that 30 percent of all genital...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), attacks and kills cells within the immune system. These white blood cells, also known as CD4 positive T cells, are important for fighting off infections. Consequently, the signs of this viral infection can also...
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease that affects men, as well as women. Until September 9, 2009, Gardasil, the HPV vaccination, was not approved for use by men. Only four strains of HPV---6, 11, 16 and 18---cause...
Lymph nodes are small glands throughout the body that filter foreign substances and fight infection. Children frequently have swollen lymph nodes around the neck and face when they have bacterial or viral infections. In most cases, these swollen...
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease that affects both men and women, although there is only a vaccination for women. According to the CDC, most strains of HPV pass through a man's system without the need for treatment....
Human papillomavirus, abbreviated as HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease. While most of the focus of HPV has been on women, men are still subject to infection. The only available vaccination for HPV is Gardasil, and as of 2009, it has received...
Herpes is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, HSV. One form of the virus, HSV-1, is the main cause of infection in the mouth; the other type, HSV-2, usually affects the genitals. However, HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes,...
Mono, or mononucleosis, is a disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). You can be exposed to this virus and be a carrier without ever having any symptoms. You can come in contact with this virus by kissing someone who is infected. You can...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that 1 in 5 people who have HIV do not know that they have become infected. HIV weakens a patient's immune system. In the most advanced stages of HIV, AIDS, patients become susceptible to...
The breasts are made up of glandular tissue organized into lobules and ducts, surrounded by fat, lymph nodes, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels. Each breast is surrounded by a large number of lymph nodes, including a number of lymph nodes in the...
Mononucleosis, or mono, has symptoms of sore throat, high fever, swollen glands, and fatigue and is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for mono in this health video.
Epstein Barr is a virus in the herpes family that can remain asymptomatic but may cause infectious mononucleosis (mono). Learn more about Epstein Barr including treatments and symptoms in this medical video.
