Description

The herpes simplex virus belongs to a family of viruses known as the Herpesviridae. Herpes viruses, of which there are eight, are widespread in the human population, and symptoms of these viruses range from mild blisters to painful skin lesions. Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes cold sores, while herpes simplex virus type 2 causes genital herpes. Treatment drugs cannot cure herpes, but they can shorten or prevent outbreaks. Herpes, Second Edition describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these viruses, as well as the newest research.

Chapters and topics include:

  • A Painful Discovery
  • Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Nature's Design: Virus Structure
  • Virus Replication
  • Lying in Wait: Virus Latency
  • Clinical Syndromes
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Prevention and Control
  • The Future of Herpes.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher/Imprint Infobase / Chelsea House
  • Publication Date January 2020
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781438139425
  • Primary Price 50 USD
  • ReadershipCollege/Tertiary Education
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • SeriesDeadly Diseases and Epidemics

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