HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS

MODE OF TRANSMISSION

HSV-1

• Oral secretions.
• Contacts of infected saliva with active wounds.
• Transplacental

HSV-2

• Sexual transmission.
• Transplacental

SYMPTOMS

HSV-1

• Frequently asymptomatic. Causes severe disease in the newborn.
• Irritation of throat, gums and eyes.
• Presence of lesions.

HSV-2

• Fever, Malaise, anorexia.
• Presence of lesions

EFFECTS

HSV-1

Gingivitis, Stomatitis, Herpes labial, Conjunctivitis, Kaposi sarcoma, Encephalitis.

HSV-2

• Herpes genital, Herpes oral.
• In the neonates, there is foetal wastage, birth defects and even death.

| Toxoplasma Gondii | Rubella | Cytomegalo Virus | Herpes simplex virus |