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Herpes Simplex : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human

Causes Overview Articles

Herpes simplex
There are two strains of herpes simplex viruses:Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face. It is the most common herpes simplex virus and many people develop it in childhood.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 30, 2009
Herpes Simplex
Everyone with cancer has a higher risk of catching viral infections of any type. This is because the cancer itself, and the methods used to treat it, affect the immune defense mechanisms that fight infection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Herpes Simplex
A primary infection of HSV-1 typically occurs between six months and five years of age and is systemic (affecting the whole body). Transmission is generally via respiratory droplets (HSV-1) or direct contact (HSV-1 and HSV-2).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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