Herpes Simplex

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects humans
newborns
immunocompromised individuals
gptkbp:canBeAsymptomatic yes
gptkbp:canBeLatent yes
gptkbp:canBeReactivated yes
gptkbp:cause genital herpes
cold sores
herpes encephalitis
herpes keratitis
herpetic whitlow
oral herpes
fever blisters
genital ulcers
herpetic esophagitis
herpetic gingivostomatitis
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Herpes_Simplex_Virus
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Tzanck_smear
PCR
serology
viral culture
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Wilhelm_Grunewald
gptkbp:enveloped yes
gptkbp:familyMember gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:firstDescribed Herodotus
gptkbp:genomeType double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Simplexvirus
gptkbp:hasType gptkb:HSV-1
gptkb:HSV-2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herpes Simplex
gptkbp:notableComplication herpes esophagitis
herpes meningitis
neonatal herpes
gptkbp:prevalence very common
gptkbp:prevention safe sex
avoiding contact with sores
gptkbp:symptom pain
itching
ulcers
blisters
gptkbp:transmittedBy direct contact
sexual contact
oral contact
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:famciclovir
gptkb:valacyclovir
gptkb:acyclovir
antiviral drugs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:disease
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4