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Herpes virus infection

Medical aspect2020-09-15
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*The article was translated into English using automatic translation. The editors are working on its improvement.

Herpesvirus infection, herpes (Greek ἕρπης - creeping, spreading skin disease) is a viral disease with a characteristic rash of grouped blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.

The virus most often affects:

  • skin , eyes (conjunctivitis, keratitis),
  • external genitalia

In severe cases of the disease, damage to the central nervous system may occur with the development of meningitis and encephalitis.

The development of the disease is facilitated by hypothermia and a decrease in the body's resistance. Herpes is also possible in hot weather when the body overheats.