Herpes simplex

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
brain
humans
eyes
mouth
genitals
gptkbp:canBeAsymptomatic yes
gptkbp:canBeLatent yes
gptkbp:canBeReactivated yes
gptkbp:cause genital herpes
herpes encephalitis
herpes keratitis
herpetic whitlow
oral herpes
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Herpes_simplex_virus
gptkbp:commonDrug gptkb:famciclovir
gptkb:valacyclovir
gptkb:acyclovir
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Tzanck_smear
PCR
serology
viral culture
gptkbp:enveloped yes
gptkbp:familyMember gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:firstDescribed Herodotus
gptkbp:genomeType double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Simplexvirus
gptkbp:hasType gptkb:Herpes_simplex_virus_type_1
gptkb:Herpes_simplex_virus_type_2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herpes simplex
gptkbp:notableComplication herpes meningitis
herpetic esophagitis
neonatal herpes
herpetic pneumonia
gptkbp:prevalence very common
gptkbp:prevention hand hygiene
safe sex
avoiding contact with sores
gptkbp:riskFactor immunosuppression
unprotected sex
kissing
sharing personal items
gptkbp:symptom pain
itching
ulcers
blisters
gptkbp:transmission direct contact
sexual contact
oral contact
gptkbp:treatment antiviral drugs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lips
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6