Herpes simplex virus infection of the eye
Common Questions and Answers about Herpes simplex virus infection of the eye
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In addition to oral and genital sores, the virus can also lead to complications such as infection of the lining of the brain and the brain itself (meningoencephalitis) in neonatal infants due to infection during birth. However, some people have HSV-2 but do not show symptoms. Up to 30% of U.S. adults have antibodies against HSV-2. Cross-infection of type 1 and 2 viruses may occur from oral-genital contact.
A finger infection, called herpetic whitlow, is another form of herpes.
Usually the only virus that we think of that remains dormant and reoccur is the herpes simplex virus or herpes zoster virus, both of which have the ability to cause significant permanant vision loss. Now, I am not sure if she had one of those but it also possible she had some terrible other virus such as adenovirus which while less damaging usually, can cause some permanant corneal scars in some patients.
In addition to oral and genital sores, the virus can also lead to complications such as infection of the lining of the brain and the brain itself (meningoencephalitis) in neonatal infants due to infection during birth. However, some people have HSV-2 but do not show symptoms. Up to 30% of U.S. adults have antibodies against HSV-2. Cross-infection of type 1 and 2 viruses may occur from oral-genital contact.
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Upon observing any signs of swelling, tearing ,redness, soreness and irritation of the eye it is very essential for an eye doctor not to overlook the possibility of eye herpes. If detected with an eye herpes disorder, the location of the infected eye layer is important in order to proceed with further medication and treatment.
Most eye herpes related problems can be cured by using anti-viral eye drops, ointments and pills.
Hi,
Herpes simplex is a viral disease caused by Herpes simplex viruses; both herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV–1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV–2) cause herpes simplex.
Recurrent oral infection is more common with HSV-1 infections than with HSV-2. Prodromal symptoms often precede a recurrence. Symptoms typically begin with tingling (itching) and reddening of the skin around the infected site.
I have read online but am not sure since there is so much information out there. So, what are the chances that if this person had herpes simplex 2 that she could have passed it on to me this way? Thanks in advance.
One of the reasons I was worrying a bit was because the next day I was feeling some discomfort and started feeling a little worried. But I can't say I have not felt this before...I sure have.
I cannot comment specifically to your case since recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the eye is very complicatied as the HSV virus can just attack the surface of the cornea, get into the cornea deeper laywer in in the eye's interior. There are two approved eye drops for HSV, you might ask your ophthalmologist about that. Ideally you are under the care of an Eye MD ophthalmologist that is fellowship trained and specializes in cornea diseases.
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex. There are two types of herpes simplex; type 1 and type 2. Herpes simplex 1 causes oral herpes like cold sores. Herpes simplex 2 causes genital herpes. It's possible for someone with a cold sore to pass herpes simplex 1 to a partner's genitals, anus and mouth.
There are Ways to Prevent Spreading
The most full-proof way to avoid spreading herpes by way of cold sores is by practicing abstinence.
Most cases of eye herpes are from the virus going up the nerve to the eye, not from transmitting the virus from the mouth to the eye.
that said, you should never lick your finger and then rub your eye. that is a good way to transmit all sorts of infections into your body and do you more harm than good! It's actually best to rub your eyes as little as possible since cold and flu germs are easily transmitted from the hands into the body through the eyes.
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