Herpes Simplex

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Causes

  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
  • Primary infection usually occurs 2–12 days after introduction of infectious secretions into the oral cavity (Type 1) or genital area (Type 2)

Signs and symptoms

Type 1

  • Located on the mouth and lips
  • Cluster of small painful vesicles, which could be single or multiple
  • Vesicles begin on the buccal or gingival mucosa or tongue
  • Vesicles rupture leaving ulcers
  • Painful oral lesions and foul breath
  • Fever

Type 2

  • Located on the buttocks, perineum, scrotum, vulva, and penis, and rarely in the rectum
  • Tender vesicular lesions in the genital area
  • Vesicles ulcerate and are covered with greyish-white exudates

Referral

  • Refer to HIV clinic