Herpes labialis ist eine Infektion, die durch das Herpes-simplex-Virus verursacht wird und durch kleine, meist schmerzhafte Blasen an den Lippen, im Mund oder in der Haut um den Mund gekennzeichnet ist. Diese Blasen werden allgemein als Lippenherpes oder Fieberblasen bezeichnet.
Überblick, Ursachen und Risikofaktoren
Herpes labialis is an extremely common disease caused by infection of the mouth area with the herpes simplex virus, most often type 1. Most Americans are infected with the type 1 virus by the age of 20.
- Arten des menschlichen Herpesvirus
- HHV 1 – Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV 1)
- HHV 2 – Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV 2)
- HHV 3 -Herpes-Zoster-Virus (VZV)
- HHV 4 – Ebstein Barr Virus (EBV)
- HHV 5 – Cytomegolovirus (CMV)
- HHV 6 – Human B-cell Lymphotrophic
- HHV 7 – Causes & Symptoms Similar to the HHV-6
- HHV 8 – It is a Type of Rhadinovirus
The initial infection may cause no symptoms or mouth ulcers. The virus remains in the nerve tissue of the face. In some people, the virus reactivates and produces recurrent cold sores that are usually in the same area, but is not serious. Herpes virus type 2 usually causes genital herpes and infection of babies at birth but can also cause herpes labialis.
Herpes viruses are contagious. Contact can occur directly, or through contact with infected razors, towels, dishes, etc. Occasionally, oral/genital contact can spread oral herpes to the genitals (and vice versa), so people with active herpes lesions on or around their mouths or on their genitals should avoid oral intercourse.
The first symptoms usually appear within 1 or 2 weeks, and as late as 3 weeks, after contact with an infected person. The lesions of herpes labialis usually last for 7 to 10 days, after which, then begin to resolve. The virus may become latent, residing in the nerve cells, with recurrence at or near the original site.
Recurrence is usually milder. It may be triggered by menstruation, sun exposure, illness with fever, stress, or other unknown causes.
Symptome und Zeichen
Warnsymptome wie Juckreiz, Brennen, erhöhte Empfindlichkeit oder Kribbeln können etwa 2 Tage vor dem Auftreten von Läsionen auftreten.
- Hautverletzung / Hautausschlag um die Lippen, den Mund und das Zahnfleisch
- Small blisters (vesicles), filled with clear yellowish fluid blisters appear on a raised, red, painful skin area.
- Blisters form, break, and ooze yellow crusts slough to reveal pink, healing skin.
- Several smaller blisters may merge to form a larger blister.
- Mild fever (may occur).
Verhütung
Avoid direct contact with cold sores or other herpes lesions. Minimize the risk of indirect spread by thoroughly washing infected items in hot (preferably boiling) water before re-use. Do not share items with an infected person, especially when herpes lesions are active. Avoid precipitating causes (especially sun exposure) if prone to oral herpes.
Avoid performing oral intercourse when you have active herpes lesions on or near your mouth and avoid passive oral intercourse with someone who has active oral or genital herpes lesions. Condoms can help reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the risk of transmission via oral or genital intercourse with an infected person.
Unfortunately, both oral and genital herpes viruses can sometimes be transmitted even when the person does not have active lesions.
Diagnose & Tests
Die Diagnose wird auf der Grundlage des Aussehens und / oder der Kultur der Flüssigkeit oder des Abkratzens der Läsion gestellt. Die Untersuchung kann auch eine Vergrößerung der Lymphknoten im Nacken oder in der Leiste zeigen.
Behandlung
Untreated, the symptoms will generally subside in 1 to 2 weeks. Antiviral medications along with analgesics may be given by mouth to shorten the course of the symptoms and decrease pain.
Washing the blisters gently with soap and water helps to minimize the spread of the virus to other areas of skin. An antiseptic soap may be recommended. Applying ice or warmth to the area may reduce pain.
Take precautions to avoid infecting others (see Prevention).
The Prognosis (Expectations)
Herpes labialis verschwindet normalerweise innerhalb von 1 bis 2 Wochen spontan. Es kann wiederkehren. Eine Infektion kann schwerwiegend und gefährlich sein, wenn sie im oder in der Nähe des Auges oder bei immungeschwächten oder immunsupprimierten Personen auftritt.
Komplikationen
- Spread of herpes to other skin areas.
- Secondary bacterial skin infections.
- Recurrence of herpes labialis.
- Generalized infection may be life-threatening in immunosuppressed people, including those with atopic dermatitis, cancer, HIV infections.
- Blindness.
Die Herpesinfektion des Auges ist aufgrund der Vernarbung der Hornhaut eine der häufigsten Erblindungsursachen in den USA.
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Symptome, die durch eine Infektion mit HSV 1 verursacht werden (Es ist bekannt, dass HSV 1 die folgenden Körperbereiche beeinflusst.)
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