Acid Reflux Newborn Babies
Herpes simplex is part of a group of other herpes viruses called Herpesviridae, that include human herpesvirus 8 (cause of Kaposi's sarcoma), herpes zoster (the virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles) and cytomegalovirus (CMV).
There are two strains: type 1 (HSV1), usually associated with the mouth, lips, and face infections and is responsible for cold sores and fever blisters, and type 2 (HSV 2), usually associated with infections of the sexual organs (which is the main cause of the condition known as genital herpes) and both of these strains of viruses can cause painful infections in humans.
Type 1 and type 2 herpes virus lies dormant in the nerves that supply sensation to the skin. Outbreaks of the virus 'off' of the nerve ending and infects the surrounding skin cells, producing a painful cluster of pale blisters that are filled with herpes simplex virus and are highly infectious.
Recurrences of type 1 infection can occur at virtually any point on the surface of the body but are most common in the face, especially in or around the lips. The infection of the mouth is very common, although the appearance can be a source of concern, no serious risks to your overall health.
Herpes simple is actually the most common viruses found in humans, causing infections of the skin and mucous membranes, but also a rare cause more serious infections in other body parts. The herpes virus infections can cause severe illness in individuals broad immunosuppression (HIV or cancer patients, for example).
Like all members of the family of herpes virus, herpes simplex virus stays with us for life. The virus only affects humans and no cure. It is estimated that more than half a million new cases of the virus occur each year in the United States, one in five adolescent and the total population of adults are infected.
Infants can contract herpes simplex from their mothers during childbirth. If a newborn is infected with the virus, following symptoms of infection may occur during the first month after birth: irritability, trouble breathing, fever, convulsions, jaundice (skin yellow), skin sores, bruises or low platelet count (platelets are the blood that causes clotting). In the most extreme cases, babies infected with herpes simplex can develop serious eye problems, a small brain size, mental retardation, seizures and even death.
Rarely spreads the virus to the baby through the placenta from the mother, but to decrease the risk of infecting newborns, a cesarean delivery (cesarean section) is recommended for pregnant women who have active herpes simplex infection at the time of delivery.
An interesting fact about herpes is that they are infected so least one third of children with the virus of late childhood.
If you enjoyed this article then check out our site to find out the effect the herpes simplex virus has in relation to the common cold sore at coldsore-info.com
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