Symptoms of herpes based on the type

Herpes has been known as a skin disease, such as genital and oral herpes or shingles (shingles). In fact, the herpes virus group can cause various other infectious diseases, such as chicken pox, glandular fever, and Kaposi's sarcoma. Herpes disease that attacks the skin is characterized by a red, itchy resilience. Other herpes diseases show different symptoms. Check out the different symptoms of each disease caused by this group of herpes viruses.

Symptoms of oral herpes (labialis)

Oral or oral herpes disease is caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HHV-1). Transmission of this virus can occur through oral contact, such as mouth-to-mouth, or using the same eating utensils and lipstick as the sufferer.

Symptoms include a reddish rash that later turns resilient, namely red spots that are blistered and filled with fluid. Resilience that appears due to HSV 1 infection is most often found around the mouth and face.

The following are common symptoms of oral herpes:

• Itching and burning sensation on the skin for several days
• Dry or open sores that most commonly appear around the lips and face
• Fever
• Muscle and joint pain
• Swollen glands in the neck
• Eye infection (eye herpes): sore, sensitive, and itchy eyes
• Rashes and boils appear on several other parts of the body
• Symptoms last for 2-3 weeks from the first appearance of the rash

Symptoms of genital herpes

Herpes disease that attacks the genital skin is caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HHV-2). The most common transmission of genital herpes is through sexual contact, but it can also be passed from mother to baby in labor.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, general characteristics of genital herpes are:

• Pain and itching on the skin of the genitals
• Dry or open sores around the skin of the genitals, anus, and buttocks
• Blisters on the cervix or inside the vagina
• Leucorrhoea
• Fever
• Unwell
• Pain or difficulty urinating
• Burning and tingling sensation around the elastic skin of the genitals
• Rash and boils on other parts of the body
• Symptoms continue to recur
• Symptoms last 2-6 weeks from the first appearance of the rash

Symptoms of chicken pox

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is still part of the herpes virus family. Compared to other herpes viruses, VZV is more easily transmitted. Transmission can be through various ways, such as contact with smallpox wounds, droplet (slime splash), and air.

Signs and symptoms of shingles caused by varicella zoster infection include:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Rash and bumps that spread on the body, face, scalp, inside of the mouth, and all over the body
• Rash and itchy lumps
• Resilient will last and then dry for 4-7 days

The fever will usually appear first, about 1-2 days before the first rash appears.

Symptoms of shingles (shingles)

When you have recovered from chickenpox, there are times when the virus that causes it does not completely disappear from your body. The varicella zoster virus that once attacked remains in the body, but is in a "sleeping" state, aka dormant.

The dormant varicella zoster virus can return to "wake up" and cause the emergence of herpes zoster, also known as shingles.

Therefore, this skin herpes disease can only be experienced by people who have previously had chickenpox.

Even though it is caused by the same viral infection as chickenpox, the symptoms of shingles can be more severe, such as:

• Pain in the skin nerves in one or more parts of the body
• Fever
• Headache
• Unwell
• A rash and bumps appear on the painful area of ​​the skin, usually on one side of the body
• A pattern of skin rash that collects or centers on one part of the skin
• Itching sensation on the visible part of the skin

Symptoms of infection cytomegalovirus , herpes viruses 6, and 7 (HHV6 and HHV7)

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), HHV-6, and HHV-7 are a type of beta herpesvirus, which is a group of herpes viruses that can infect the body in a long cycle.

This herpes virus infection is associated with congenital abnormalities in infants, roseola disease, and kidney infections associated with rejection of a kidney transplant. Therefore, the symptoms can vary, but generally indicate disorders such as:

• Fever
• Sore throat
• Respiratory disorders
• Rash on the skin
• Swollen glands
• Fatigue or weakness

Symptoms of glandular fever (mononucleosis)

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is the cause of mononucleosis, is also included in the herpes virus group. This virus can be transmitted easily through saliva.

This herpes disease attacks the lymphocytes found in lymph nodes in the neck, causing symptoms, such as:

• Swollen glands in the neck or armpits
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle pain or stiffness
• Skin rash
• The body feels weak

Symptoms of the herpes 8 (HHV-8) virus infection

The herpes-8 virus, which is in the same family as the Epstein-Barr virus, is the cause of Kaposi's sarcoma, which is cancer that develops around the lymph vessels. The transmission and infection of the herpes virus has not been fully known by researchers.

From existing cases, this herpes virus can be transmitted through sexual contact and pregnant women to their babies in the delivery process. Symptoms caused by this herpes 8 virus infection include:

• An abnormal skin lesion or tissue appears in the form of reddish purple spots
• Swelling of the lesion
• Lesions on the mucous membrane
• Bleeding in the lesion

When to see a doctor?

The herpes virus group can cause various infectious diseases with different symptoms and severity of disease.

If you experience symptoms of skin herpes disease, it is recommended that you see your doctor immediately when the symptoms get worse despite having done home remedies. Likewise with CMV herpes and mononucleosis.

Herpes simplex virus infection even requires herpes drugs in the form of antivirals, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir, to treat the symptoms. Therefore, medical treatment is needed.

For herpes that shows serious symptoms such as Kaposi's sarcoma, you should immediately see a doctor when you experience or suspect the symptoms mentioned above.