Herpes Simplex Virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HSV
gptkb:herpesviridae_family
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Person
gptkbp:associated_with Stigma
Asymptomatic shedding
gptkbp:can_be Lifelong infection
gptkbp:can_lead_to Social isolation
Psychological distress
gptkbp:caused_by Encephalitis
Herpes
Keratitis
gptkbp:common_name Worldwide
gptkbp:conservation_status Nerve cells
gptkbp:data_usage gptkb:High
gptkbp:died_in Immunocompromised individuals
Neonates
gptkbp:family gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Simplexvirus
gptkbp:has_style gptkb:HSV-1
gptkb:HSV-2
gptkbp:healthcare gptkb:battle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herpes Simplex Virus
gptkbp:incubation_period 2 to 12 days
gptkbp:is_often_used_in Pregnant women
Newborns at risk
Sexually active individuals
gptkbp:is_protected_by Safe sex practices
Avoiding direct contact during outbreaks
gptkbp:is_recognized_by 1880s
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:battle
No approved vaccine
gptkbp:recognizes Blood test
Swab test
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:research_focus Vaccine development
Therapeutic interventions
gptkbp:restoration gptkb:Stress
Illness
Hormonal changes
Sun exposure
gptkbp:risk_factor Multiple sexual partners
Weakened immune system
Skin-to-skin contact
gptkbp:seed_dispersal Double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:social_responsibility PCR test
Serological test
gptkbp:symptoms Cold sores
Genital sores
gptkbp:transmission Direct contact
gptkbp:treatment Antiviral medication
Acyclovir
Reduces outbreaks
Famciclovir
Valacyclovir
Reduces symptoms
Reduces transmission risk