Herpesvirus infections

Herpes viral infections are a group of viral diseases that can affect the skin, mucous membranes, internal organs, and the peripheral and central nervous system. According to WHO, 90% of the world's population is a carrier of the herpes virus. However, the peculiarity of the pathogen is that it can remain latent for a long time (and sometimes for a lifetime) and become active only under the influence of unfavorable factors, accompanied by characteristic symptoms.

Classification of herpesvirus infection according to the localization of the lesion:
    • skin;
    • eye;
    • of the oral mucosa;
    • anogenital area;
    • nervous system;
    • visceral herpes;
    • disseminated;
    • herpes zoster (in a complicated form can manifest as encephalitis, meningitis).

The disease may have a localized or generalized form.

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Symptoms

Depending on the localization of herpesvirus lesions, symptoms can be divided into two types - with predominant lesions of visible mucosal surfaces and with predominant lesions of the central nervous system.
The first type is characterized by vesicular rashes (first with transparent contents, later with cloudy ones) that appear around the mouth, on the wings of the nose, ears, cheeks, buttocks, limbs, etc. Before they occur, the following symptoms are bothersome:
    • swelling, itching, and burning in the affected area;
    • slight redness of the skin;
    • increase in regional lymph nodes.

Chills, general weakness, drowsiness, and an increase in body temperature may also be present. The bubbles open on their own and form an erosive surface that is covered with a crust.

In the second type, which is affected by viruses of the central nervous system, the symptoms will be similar to those of chronic fatigue syndrome:
    • episodes of subfebrile body temperature;
    • prolonged unreasonable fatigue;
    • emotional lability;
    • impaired memory and concentration;
    • frequent headaches;
    • muscle and joint pain;
    • depression;
    • sleep disturbances.

Reasons

Infection with the herpes virus occurs through close contact with a patient in the acute phase or a carrier because, outside the human body, the pathogen quickly dies. 

The following factors can provoke the reactivation of herpesvirus infection:

  1. weakening of the immune system;
  2. stress;
  3. genetic predisposition;
  4. presence of small (minor) immunodeficiencies in patients
  5. hypothermia;
  6. severe viral or bacterial infections;
  7. the influence of unfavorable factors on the body - ultraviolet light, chemicals, etc.
  8. Infection can also occur during childbirth from mother to child.

Diagnostic methods

  • At VIVERE CLINIC patients undergo a comprehensive examination, which allows to determine the causative agent, form of pathology, the degree of its progression, possible complications, and choose an effective treatment tactic. The fundamental difference in the VIVERE CLINIC approach to therapy of herpesvirus infections - a minor immunodeficiency is diagnosed, resulting in the reactivation of herpesvirus. Thus, it is possible not just to relieve symptoms by temporary use of antiviral therapy, but by compensating the immunodeficiency to achieve long-term remission and prevent recurrent relapses in the future.
  • The following methods can be used to diagnose herpesvirus infections:     • PCR;;
        • enzyme immunoassay;;
        • immunogram;;
        • diagnosis of small (minor) immunodeficiencies;;
        • genetic diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies.
  • The examination depends on the clinical manifestations and the type of herpes your doctor suspects. All diagnostic procedures can be performed at the VIVERE CLINIC without the need to visit other laboratories.
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Prevention

The most effective method of preventing chronic herpes infection is immunodeficiency compensation. Modern medicine allows the diagnosis and compensation of most minor immunodeficiencies, which prolongs remission and reduces the severity of relapses, and sometimes protects against reinfection completely.

Treatment of herpesvirus infections

In our clinic, the treatment tactics for herpesvirus infections are divided into two parts - etiotropic treatment with antiviral drugs depending on the type of herpesvirus and compensation of immunodeficiency. The main efforts are always aimed at preventing the recurrence of infection rather than simply eliminating the virus.

The VIVERE CLINIC uses all available antiviral medications, as well as all possible drugs to compensate immunodeficiencies. 

Recommendations

If you have frequent relapses of herpesvirus infection, you should make an appointment with a specialist. This will allow you to start the right treatment in time and avoid the infection turning into a generalized form.

Cost of examination and treatment

If you have frequent relapses of herpesvirus infection, you should make an appointment with a specialist. This will allow you to start the right treatment in time and avoid the infection turning into a generalized form.

At the VIVERE CLINIC, patients have access to various diagnostic services such as a herpesvirus panel (check-up), diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies (immunologist), genetic diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies (geneticist), necessary for an accurate diagnosis, effective therapy (day hospital) and good health. The price of a comprehensive examination depends on the methods used and is determined individually. You can find out the cost of individual procedures during the initial consultation or from our administrators.

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