Is herpes simplex venereal

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Genital herpes is not an incurable disease. It is only one of the sexually transmitted diseases, but it is difficult to treat. It is a chronic, recurrent and refractory sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus that infects the urogenital and perianal skin and mucosa. The disease mainly occurs in the genitals and perineum. Homosexuals can occur in the anus and rectum. The clinical manifestations of the disease are related to the body's immunity. When the body's immunity is enhanced, it is not easy to show clinical symptoms. Let's explore whether herpes simplex is a venereal disease.

Is herpes simplex venereal

First: genital herpes, also known as pudendal herpes, is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). The incidence rate of genital herpes is second only to gonorrhea and syphilis in venereal diseases, the third place in the incidence rate of STD, and the first among sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses.

Second: human is the only natural host of herpes simplex virus, the infection rate of human is as high as 80-90%, 10% asymptomatic. In recent years, the number of genital herpes has increased worldwide. Especially in sexually active people, about 30% of the population has genital herpes, especially among young people. The incidence rate of this disease is even higher than that of gonorrhea.

Third: the diameter of herpes simplex virus is about 120-150 microns. It is composed of a nucleus containing DNA in the middle and three concentric structures: envelope, body coat and capsid. The capsid surface is a 3:3:2 axisymmetric icosahedron composed of 162 shell particles. The body coat is composed of fibrous substance. The envelope sometimes comes from the nucleus and sometimes from the cell membrane. The cell membrane contains lipid, so it is simple Herpesvirus is very sensitive to ether and fat solvent. It is unstable to high temperature and low pH. it can survive for several months at low temperature. It can be inactivated at 50 ℃ and 90 ℃ for 30 minutes.

matters needing attention

Here to remind you that the treatment of herpes must be regular hospital, do not go to personal clinic, not only a waste of money, but also delay the disease, it is not enough to take. Irregular treatment can promote the recurrence of herpes, but also more serious, resulting in serious consequences, but also increased the chance of infection to people around.