Herpes is a common disease of the viral nature, which, according to some calculations, have 90% of the Earth population. Fortunately, the symptoms of the disease are far from all, but only 5% of viruses. Find out of our article, how happens herpes and how to recognize it.
Types of herpes
There are several types of this disease distinguish:
- Simple herpes of type I is the most common type that manifests itself in the form of small blisters in the field of lips.
- Simple herpes of type II is characterized by manifestations in the field of genitals.
- The chickenpox virus is the III type. He causes a children's windmill, as well as listened to people with a strongly reduced immunity.
- Epstein-Barr virus - IV type of herpes virus. Its manifestation is infectious mononucleosis.
- V The type of herpes is cytomegalovirus, characterized by complex manifestations up to the pathologies of internal organs.
What herpes looks like
When human immunity decreases, herpes can declare himself. As a rule, it is manifested by the following symptoms:
- At first, one or several small redness appears on the skin, accompanied by swelling of the fabrics. The affected place can be seized and shattered.
- A few hours later, small bubbles arise on the place of redishes - Vesiculi. At first they are small and filled with transparent liquid. Soon they increase in size, and the fluid inside is purulent, tangible pain appears on the affected areas.
- After 2-3 days, the vesicles are bursting and turn into ulcers. Yazovki often hurt and squeeze. It is believed that it is at this stage that the patient is most dangerous in terms of infection around. In severe cases, individual ulcers merge into a large stain.
The genital herpes is caused by the herpes virus I and II types, the infection of type II becomes more often the pathogen. The genital herpes is manifested by almost the same symptoms, which are described above, it is only localized in the region of genitals: in the vagina, on the cervix, on the external genital organs. In the affected locations, itching, soreness and swelling.
Additional herpes symptoms
In addition to rashes on the body and discomfort in the affected areas, herpes can declare itself and such manifestations:
- increasing body temperature;
- weakness, lethargy;
- headache, chills, fever;
- dizziness and fainting;
- nausea, vomiting.
Some kinds of herpes, for example, hailing deprived are transferred much more difficult than a simple chickenpox or rash on lips. The symptoms are more noticeable with them, and the treatment takes a greater duration.