Herpes Type 1
Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which is caused by the virus Herpes Simplex (HSV).Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is responsible for several clinically significant human viral diseases, with severity ranging from inapparent to fatal situation. Clinical manifestations include genital tract infections, neonatal herpes, meningoencephalitis, keratoconjunctivitis, and gingivostomatitis. There are two HSV serotypes that are closely related antigenically.HSV type 1 and type 2. Herpes type 1 is associated with an oral infection that causes cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth and lips.Oral herpes can also be transmitted during kissing and sharing drinks and utensils.
The symptoms of HSV-1 are:
Small, fluid-filled blisters around the mouth
A tingling or burning sensation around the mouth or nose
A fever
A sore throat
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Herpes type 1 blood test is 97-99% accurate if tested between 4-6 weeks post exposure and will remain 99% accurate after 6 weeks.Mostly people develop detectable antibodies within the recommended window period after their potential exposure, but everyone reacts differently to a viral infection. It can take people between 2 weeks and 6 months after infection to develop enough antibodies to be detected. Retesting can ensure your results are as accurate as possible.