HSV

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Skin
mucous membranes
gptkbp:associated_with stigma
immunocompromised individuals
psychosocial issues
neonatal herpes
gptkbp:can_cause gptkb:genital_herpes
cold sores
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Herpes_Simplex_Virus
gptkbp:community_health impact on mental health
education on transmission
requires awareness
important health issue
gptkbp:diagnosis PCR test
serological test
gptkbp:epidemiology common worldwide
high prevalence
gptkbp:family gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Simplexvirus
gptkbp:history discovered in 1887
first isolated in 1930s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HSV
gptkbp:life_cycle latent infection
reactivation
gptkbp:prevention safe sex practices
avoid direct contact during outbreaks
gptkbp:research genetic studies
vaccine development
gptkbp:risk_factor skin-to-skin contact
weakened immune system
multiple sexual partners
gptkbp:seed_dispersal double-stranded DNA
approximately 152 kb
gptkbp:symptoms fever
pain
1-2 weeks
itching
blisters
chronic recurrences
gptkbp:transmission direct contact
sexual contact
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:immunotherapy
supportive care
pain relief medications
topical creams
oral antivirals
episodic therapy
suppressive therapy
gptkbp:type gptkb:HSV-1
gptkb:HSV-2
gptkbp:type_of gptkb:HSV-1
gptkb:HSV-2
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hamburger_SV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4