The herpes virus on the body has many forms and equally affects both children and adults. The most common diseases of adolescence can be called chickenpox (chickenpox) and infectious mononucleosis. An adult is susceptible to all the main types of disease, even with stable immunity.
Causes
The cause of herpetic eruptions on the body is the herpes virus of the first or second type. If you have detected herpetic eruptions on the body earlier, then there is a possibility that they will resume. This is due to the fact that the herpes virus is introduced into the structure of the DNA of the nervous system, after which it is impossible to get rid of it. If it is present in the DNA structure, then its manifestation is possible for various reasons and conditions, some of which will be described below. But do not be afraid of the presence of herpes, because in a healthy body it does not manifest itself.
Herpetic rashes in children on the body can occur after the initial infection with herpes. Newborn babies can become infected while breastfeeding. Moreover, milk itself is not a carrier of the virus, and the fact of contact with the mother becomes the cause of charging. The conditions under which the risk of developing herpes on the body increases are listed below:
- frequent stressful conditions;
- reduced immunity;
- exacerbation of any chronic diseases;
- the presence of diabetes in the patient;
- the use of various medicines;
- sharp hypothermia or overheating of the body.
Most often, it is the poor state of the immune system that provokes this ailment.
Symptoms
Herpes virus is one of the most common infections that affects children and adults alike.
It is possible to detect the first signs of infection with this immunological virus in yourself or your own child by carefully studying the symptoms of herpes on the body. In the photo of the body of an infected person, skin lesions can be seen:
- Redness of the skin on the face, ears and neck (manifestation of the contact path of infection from person to person or from animal to person).
- The appearance of a shingles red rash - on the abdomen, arms, legs, chest, shoulder blades. These signs, combined with high temperature, indicate the development of chickenpox or chickenpox. A child and an adult can catch such a virus (provided that it has not been ill with it in childhood).
- Gluteal scar spots. They arise with the contact transmission method, if you use common bath accessories - a bathrobe, towel and so on.
- The aches in the whole body, more often and stronger, where the peripheral nerve fiber passes.
- Severe skin itching.
- The appearance of large white acne on the labia and burning during urination (only with genital herpes).
- Increase in body temperature to 37.5–38 ° .
- Other signs of an inflammatory process.
Diagnostics
It is possible to determine exactly what kind of herpes on the body in an adult affects the body, using:
- PCR diagnostics. This analysis is carried out in a hospital or a specialized laboratory. Arterial blood is taken from the patient for DNA virus markers. Then with an accuracy of 99.9% they call the degree of damage, the type of foreign agent and drugs that can cope with the infection.
- Serodiagnosis. It is also a laboratory type of study, which is based on the collection of arterial blood to determine the cause of immunological failure. It is carried out in the event of an erased symptomatology for a final diagnosis. The result of such a study is presented in the form of a large map that reflects all the basic data on the patient's condition and shows the characteristics of the attachment of the virus.
HSV-1
Herpes simplex virus groups the 1st and 2nd serotypes. The herpes simplex virus of the first type is classified as HSV-1. In medical literature, it is also called oral (oral) or labial (labial) herpes. HSV-1 is the most popular species of all having medical significance. Infection, as a rule, takes place in the first years of a person's life. The most common location is the lips and nasolabial triangle.
HSV-2
Herpes simplex virus type 2 is briefly referred to as HSV-2. In the medical literature, it is labeled as sexual or anogenital (the location of the lesions in the anus and genital area). In specific circumstances, genital herpes is able to damage other parts of the body, even whole areas of damage in HSV-2 are defined. As a rule, HSV-2 passes sexually. A study of a girl planning a pregnancy for the presence of IgG for herpes of the 2nd type can help detect gynecological diseases and provide timely therapy, which increases the possibility of a standard course of the gestational stage and the birth of a healthy baby.
Herpes virus - Zoster
The herpes virus of the 3rd type is the chickenpox virus or herpes zoster. It enters the body either through the household, or by airborne droplets. Infection at an early age causes chickenpox. After he had chickenpox, the preschooler remains the eternal virus carrier of the BBO. The microbe affects the nervous system. Relapses in mature people stimulate the disease called herpes zoster. Symptoms in infancy are clearly manifested. As a rule, the disease has a benign course (to a greater extent, an absolute cure). The acute stage lasts up to 2 months.
Epstein Virus - Barr
Herpes virus of the 4th type - Epstein - Barr. It causes acute infection. The medical picture occurs in people with immunodeficiencies. Acute infectious mononucleosis is the destruction of the mucous layers of the oropharynx and lymph nodes, which is characterized by significant temperature, possible damage to the liver and spleen, and morphological changes in blood cells (atypical mononuclear cells). As a rule, a person suffers from mononucleosis in adolescence or young adulthood. Infection is airborne or contact (including oral-genital). The latent period is from 5 to 50 days.
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes virus of the 5th type - cytomegalovirus. Medical signs are extremely rare. More often there is a sluggish course. Infection is airborne, contact (kisses, sex, blood transfusion, intrauterine, through breast milk). Infection is confirmed by the discovery of huge cytomegal cells in human blood. The medical picture is formed when the immunity is weakened. The latent period is up to 60 days.
Vhch-6
Herpes virus type 6 is classified as HHV-6. This is the single name of the human virus 2 subtypes corresponding to each other. In older people, the category of HHV-6A expresses dynamism in the form of one of the provocateurs of the formation of multiple sclerosis.
Vhch-7
Herpes virus type 7 is classified as HHV-7. Often this type of microbe is mixed with the herpes virus of the sixth type. HHV-7 is considered a likely factor in chronic fatigue syndrome and cancer of the lymphoid tissue.
VHF-8
Herpes virus type 8 is classified as HHV-8 or HHV-8. This irritant affects lymphocytes. In addition, he is able to stay in the body of healthy people for a long time in a hidden state. The herpes microbe of the 8th type passes by contact, during organ transplantation, through the placenta from mother to fetus, during pregnancy and during childbirth, when the fetus moves along the birth canal. The disease is activated due to radiation therapy.
The treatment of the symptoms of herpes on the body can be carried out by different methods.
Drug therapy
The drug treatment of herpes on the body, the photo of which is above, is a classic technique for influencing the cause of the disease and its consequences - the formation of a red rash or vesicles with a cloudy liquid on the genitals. The most effective means are:
- Anti-inflammatory drugs - drugs that contain specialized components that actively counteract immunological agents. They relieve inflammation, stop skin itching, normalize antibody production to increase the body's resistance.
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics. Since herpes has many varieties, including childhood diseases - chickenpox, mononucleosis, antibiotics are used to effectively get rid of the infection. They inhibit the growth and reproduction of aggressive foreign bacteria and normalize the work of damaged internal organs - the lungs.
- Hormonal drugs - during pregnancy and immediately after birth, herpes can occur as a result of hormonal changes or malfunction. Therefore, the local doctor obstetrician-gynecologist prescribes hormonal drugs and antiviral ointments. It is believed that this treatment will be more than enough.
- Bactericidal ointments - used when herpes appears on the upper lip or nose. A striking example of a bactericidal ointment is Zovirax.
- Vitamins and immunostimulants - are used to stimulate the body's natural resistance. In addition, these drugs are indicated for people with other diseases of the genitourinary system or chronic hepatitis.
Herbal treatment
Treatment of herpes on the body in an adult (photo of rashes above) can be carried out with folk remedies. Oregano, a string, wormwood can fight this virus. Of these herbs make different tinctures. It is worth noting that it is necessary to begin treatment of herpes with different herbs from small portions. There are some plants that are poisonous, and large doses will simply harm the body. They can poison him. Therefore, it is necessary to begin the treatment of herpes at home with monitoring the reaction of the body. In addition, herbal treatment should be carried out by combining them with other drugs.
Echinacea tea can be bought at the pharmacy. This is an excellent tool with which it is easy to strengthen the immune system as a whole. In turn, strengthening immunity will help to avoid various viral diseases in the future.
Echinacea copes well with herpes and other infections. In the treatment of herpes, calendula tincture is used. In addition to taking the tincture inside, it can also wipe the sore spot. Chamomile tea is often used to prevent viral infections. Chamomile is a fairly common treatment for diseases such as a runny nose, toothache, or gastritis. If you mix chamomile with propolis, the effect of treating herpes will double.
Licorice root is good. You can make tea based on this plant and drink. But you should be careful, because when using licorice in large doses there is a risk of poisoning. For the treatment of herpes, a tansy decoction can be used. It can be drunk 2 times a day, and a saturated tincture applied externally. A rather effective option against herpes is Kalanchoe. When using this plant, the disease will disappear in a few days. Kalanchoe is used to treat other diseases. This is an accessible plant for everyone. Many in the house have it.
Prevention
Prevention of cold sores on the body is the maintenance of the immune system. Indeed, understanding that herpes is a virus that progresses with weak immunity, it is quite possible to deal with it by various methods.
Herpes has several types of pathogens and is manifested in different parts of the body. In most people who have had chickenpox in childhood, the virus remains inactive in the body. But with a decrease in immunity, stress, as well as large and prolonged physical exertion, the virus activates and can affect not only the skin, but also internal organs. Maintaining immunity is the basis of the prevention of herpes. Eating enough foods rich in important trace elements, vitamins A, C, E, we can maintain immunity at a good level.
Do not forget about the visual examination of the body, and especially in children, they can not always explain the first symptoms of the manifestation of herpes. You also need to understand that there is no universal drug or method for the prevention and treatment of herpes. For any symptoms that even indirectly indicate herpes, you must consult a doctor. After all, timely treatment started is the key to successful treatment without complications, as well as reducing the cost of therapy.