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herpetic whitlow on the thumb, herpes simplex, close-up, herpes simplex is an infection that primarily affects the mouth, genital area, two different strains of herpes simplex viruses, herpes simplex virus type 1, hsv-1, associated, infections, the lips, mouth, face, the most common herpes simplex virus, acquired in childhood, hsv-1 often causes, lesions inside the mouth cold sores, fever blisters, transmitted by contact, infected saliva, by adulthood, up to 90% of individuals, have antibodies to hsv-1, herpes simplex virus 2, hsv-2, sexually transmitted, symptoms include genital ulcers, sores, oral, genital lesions, virus, lead to complications meningoencephalitis, infection, the lining, the brain, brain, infection, the eye, in particular the conjunctiva, cornea, people have hsv-2 but, not display symptoms, up to 30% of, adults have antibodies against hsv-2, cross-infection of type 1, 2 viruses, occur from oral-genital contact, a finger infection, herpetic whitlow, another form of herpes infection, it usually affects health care providers who are exposured to oral secretions, , young children contract the disease, a herpes virus can infect the fetus, congenital abnormalities, also be transmitted to a newborn, vaginal delivery in mothers infected, herpes viruses, particularly mother has active infection, virus transmitted, in the absence of symptoms, visible lesions, mouth sores, genital lesions, male, preceded by burning, tingling sensation, genital lesions, female, preceded by burning, tingling sensation, blisters, ulcers, most frequent on the mouth, lips, gums, genitalia, fever blisters, fever, present especially, first episode, enlargement of lymph nodes, in the neck, groin, in many instances, physical appearance, the lesions is highly suggestive, the diagnosis of herpes-simplex infections, certain tests ordered to establish a definitive diagnosis, blood test, viral culture of lesion, tzanck test, direct fluorescent antibody, dfa, relatively mild, require treatment, in severe, prolonged cases, in individuals who, immunosuppressed, frequent recurrences, antiviral medications acyclovir used, in individuals, more than 6 recurrences of genital herpes per year, chronic antiviral medications offered to reduce recurrences, support groups, dating services, genital herpes, oral, genital lesions, heal on own in 7 to 10 days, an individual has an underlying condition that weakens the immune system, case the infection more severe, last longer, once infected, the virus spreads to nerve cells, the rest of a person's life, intermittently reactivate, flares, recurrences precipitated by overexposure to sunlight, fever, stress, acute illness, medications, conditions that weaken the immune system, cancer, hiv/aids, use of corticosteroids, meningitis, encephalitis, eczema herpetiform, widespread herpes across the skin, infection, the eye, keratoconjunctivitis, prolonged, severe infection in immunosuppressed individuals, pneumonia, infection, the trachea, develop symptoms, herpes infection, many different conditions, cause similar lesions, in the genital area, history of herpes infection, develop similar lesions, not resolve after 7 to 10 days, condition that weakens immune system, prevention is difficult, the virus, spread to others, an infected person has no evidence of an active outbreak, avoiding direct contact, an open lesion, lower the risk of infection, genital herpes should avoid sexual contact, active lesions, safer sex behaviors, the use of condom, lower the risk of infection, individuals, active herpetic lesions should also avoid contact, newborns, children, eczema, immunosuppressed individuals, groups, at higher risk, more severe disease, to decrease the risk of infecting the newborn, a cesarean delivery, c-section, pregnant women, active herpes simplex infection, time of delivery, stoopler et, oral herpetic infections.