Herpes Pictures

Below are various photographs of genital herpes, as well as oral herpes sore images.

These pics of HSV1 and HSV2 are usually of the primary, or first outbreak, and so are more severe than most outbreaks. After the 1st outbreak, if any further outbreaks occur, they are usually much more moderate. Up to 90% of primary infections may be asymptomatic. Outbreaks of both HSV1 and 2 can occur on either the genitals or the face, however roughly 75% of HSV1 occurs in the genital area, while roughly 75% of HSV2 occurs in the facial area. Either type can spread from the face to the genitals, and rarely also to other parts of the body.

Treatment with Fix-it Oral and Fix-it Topical can provide immediate relief and dramatically speed healing. Prevention of future outbreaks is also possible. Outbreaks have been reported to heal in one day, and even aborted entirely using Fix-it Topical.

Images for the diagnosis 'Herpes Simplex Genitalis'

Oral Herpes - Usually HSV1

herpes mouth picture

8 year old male

34 year old female

Genital Herpes of the Penis - Usually HSV2

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photo of genital herpes

typical herpetic vesicles

42 year old male

47 year old male

38 year old male

herpes07-large_herpetic_vesicle_on_the_glans_penis.jpg (24140 bytes)

genital herpes image

recurrent herpes simplex virus infection of the penile shaft

multiple superficial ulcers on the penis

herpes photo

recurrent herpes simplex virus infection of the penile shaft

Herpetic infection

Vaginal Herpes

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primary vulval hsv type 1

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primary hsv infection severe vulvar oedema

herpes simplex infection of the vulva

herpes labialis

female genital herpes picture

herpes labial

unusually severe labial oedema

herpes16_-_typical_red-edged_yellow-floored_vulval_herpetic_ulceration.jpg (25983 bytes)

herpes picture vaginal

Anal Herpes

perianal herpes simplex

perianal herpes simplex infection

perianal herpes

Herpes Zoster (HZ - Shingles)

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electron microscopic picture of hsv

54 year old male

24 year old male

24 year old female

30 year old female

Clinical manifestations and symptoms

The primary lesion of an HSV infection is a group of multiple clear vesicles on erythematous skin or mucosa. After one to three days vesicles become pustular, and finally erode to become painful shallow erosions with a yellow floor and red edge. In primary genito-anal herpes infection there is also tender inguinal lymphadenopathy and sometimes malaise, myalgia and headache. There can be intense genital pain and dysuria. Crusting and healing occurs after one to three weeks. Recurrences occur in some patients, generally lasting only a few days, with less severe lesions.

Localisation

Anywhere on the penis, scrotum, vulva, vagina, cervix or perianal area.

Epidemiology

Common world-wide in both sexes. Primary infection with HSV type 1 usually occurs on the face in childhood, and confers partial immunity against later genital infection occurring in adolescence and young adulthood. Greater prevalence in lower socio-economic groups, and in people with multiple partners. Lesions on perianal skin or in the anal canal are more common in homosexual men. Genital lesions occur in heterosexual and homosexual people. The main risk factor is unprotected sex with an infected individual. Asymptomatic viral shedding promotes transmission to sex partners. Vaccines are being trialled.

Pathogenesis

Direct inoculation of the virus through skin and mucous membranes results in local lesions and travel of the virus along the peripheral nerve fibres to the sacral dorsal root sensory ganglion. There the virus resides indefinitely. From time to time, virus particles travel distally to the submucosa and skin, sometimes resulting in new vesicles and erosions. In this way, one or more recurrences may occur. Recurrence rates for genito-anal herpes caused by HSV1 and HSV2 are 60-70% and 25% respectively.