Essays Tagged: "Herpes simplex"

"Herpes Simplex-Type 2"

Herpes is a name that is used to describe several types of skin eruptions that are characterized by ... hat are characterized by formation of blisters. The term embraces primarily two distinct disorders, herpes simplex and herpes zoster, both caused by viruses. Together, these 'herpes' viruses are estim ... es are estimated to cause more human illnesses than any other group of viruses. Two types of herpes simplex are known. The first causes cold sores or fever blisters, which is an eruption of bli ...

(2 pages) 61 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Report. Includes T.O.C

spent alot of time and effortTABLE OF CONTENTSI . Sexually transmitted diseaeses definedII. Genital HerpesIII. Vaginal CandidiasisIV. ChlamydiaV. PreventionVI. BibliographySEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE ... acts. 50 percent or more infections result fromhomosexual contacts. Other infections like syphilis, herpes, and HIV infection may bepassed on to the fetus or during childbirth. The fetus or baby can s ...

(6 pages) 173 1 3.8 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

The sexually transmitted disease epidemic. List of common diseases, causes, cures and stats.

lth level and is severely straining the world health care system. The diseases gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes simplex, genital warts, chlamydia, and chancroid effect all cultures and are transferred very ... 0, Congenital syphilis 3,500, Chlamydia 4,000,000, HPV (genital warts) 500,000 - 1,000,000, Genital herpes 200,000 - 500,000, Trichomoniasis (crabs) 3,000,000.Unfortunetly, females are at the highest ...

(7 pages) 250 2 3.6 Dec/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Put in Perspective.

ged alcoholics, a mother on crack, the doctors can't save them.... who do we thank?Sexual diseases, herpes and AIDS. He got a girl pregnant and down went her grades....Put it in perspective...Girls in ...

(1 pages) 95 3 4.8 Oct/2003

Subjects: Art Essays

All types of herpes essay

HERPESHerpes is defined as any of several viral diseases causing the eruption of small blister like ... ses causing the eruption of small blister like vesicles on the skin or mucous membranes, especially herpes simplex or herpes zoster. Herpes is a very common virus usually caused by periodic outbreaks ... is incurable but easily transmitted by contact, intercourse, or birth. There are different forms of Herpes, such as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1), and genital herpes (HSV-2). Risk Factors for genital h ...

(4 pages) 58 0 4.1 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Sexualy sanity assignment

gs, combination treatment necessary to effectively suppress the virus.Another common STD is genital herpes. Nationwide in America, 45 million, or one out of five people aged 12 and above is infected w ... ca, 45 million, or one out of five people aged 12 and above is infected with genital herpes.Genital herpes usually produces mild symptoms, and most people with genital herpes have no recognized sympto ...

(3 pages) 46 2 4.5 May/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

GENITAL HERPES

What is Genital Herpes?Genital herpes is a common condition that is easily spread through sexual contact.Genital her ... exual contact.Genital herpes is difficult to treat and can cause serious problems for women.Genital herpes can be prevented by using condoms during sex.What causes herpes?Genital herpes is a common se ... ible disease (STD). It is caused by infection with one of two kinds of microscopic organisms called herpes simplex virus, types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). These viruses also cause cold sores on the mo ...

(3 pages) 23 0 5.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Science Essays

Oppinions on Teen Sex

ase. Getting an STD is really serious. While some of them can be cured with medication, others like Herpes aren't curable, and will affect you for the rest of you life. And there is no cure for AIDS, ...

(1 pages) 16 1 3.0 May/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

Herpes

HerpesThe virus herpes is the gathering of viruses that cause a large variety of different kind of d ... pes is the gathering of viruses that cause a large variety of different kind of diseases. A kind of herpes virus causes genital herpes, a recognizable sexually transmitted disease. Other familiar herp ... n root circumstances, for example chickenpox, cold sore, mononucleosis, and meningitis. The disease Herpes is not life threatening, but more of a problematic disease. It is most infectious throughout ...

(2 pages) 35 1 5.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Science Essays

Modern medical terminology

ges of body organs and structures using powerful magnets and computer technology rather than x-rays.Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common cause of infections of the skin and mucous membranes and an u ... us membranes and an uncommon cause of more serious infections in other parts of the body. The word "herpes" is derived from the Greek word "herpein," which means "to creep." HSV is one of the most dif ...

(2 pages) 28 0 5.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Bell's Palsy

ual cause is not really known but is speculated to be from several factors. Viruses in general, and Herpes Simplex in particular, pressure dorm the temporal bone, tumors, and a variety of other things ...

(2 pages) 1550 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Design-Aspirin and HSV

e medicinal properties of aspirin on treating cold sores caused by HSVKevin Xia2014/9/15IntroductionHerpes simplex virus is a type of viral disease caused by the Herpes simplex virus, usually transmit ... iod when the immune system is particularly weak, the symptoms may reappear. In the case of the oral herpes, the virus usually remains latent at the sensory nerves after the initial infection. At speci ...

(3 pages) 2 0 0.0 Oct/2014

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions

Design-Aspirin and HSV

e medicinal properties of aspirin on treating cold sores caused by HSVKevin Xia2014/9/15IntroductionHerpes simplex virus is a type of viral disease caused by the Herpes simplex virus, usually transmit ... iod when the immune system is particularly weak, the symptoms may reappear. In the case of the oral herpes, the virus usually remains latent at the sensory nerves after the initial infection. At speci ...

(3 pages) 3 0 0.0 Oct/2014

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions