Herpes

Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Blisters that break open and form small ulcers, fever, swollen lymph nodes
• Duration:  2–4 weeks
• Causes:  Herpes simplex virus spread by direct contact
• Risk factors:  Decreased immune function, stress, sunlight
• Diagnostic method:  Based on symptoms, PCR, viral culture
• Medication:  Aciclovir, valaciclovir, paracetamol (acetaminophen), topical lidocaine
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo