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Infectious mononucleosis or “kissing disease” is a frequently encountered acute contagious disease, produced by the Epstein-Barr virus (a herpes virus). What is infectious mononucleosis Mononucleosis is a disease that occurs more frequently among young adults (who have not had previous exposure to the virus), being characterized by a limited evolution, after which antibodies appear with…
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with herpes virus type 1 (HSVI – 15%) and herpes virus type 2 (HSVII – 85%). HSVII can be transmitted during vaginal, orogenital and anal sexual contact even from people without visible lesions. Outside the body, the virus survives very little, so possible infection through…
Oral herpes is a lesion of the oral mucosa caused by infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 HSV-1 or herpes simplex labialis and herpes simplex virus type 2 HSV-2. While HSV 1 is responsible for oral herpes, HSV 2 can cause lesions in the oral cavity as well as in the genital area. Both…