Genital Herpes
A common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores.
Caused by the herpes simplex virus, the disease can affect both men and women.
Pain, itching and small sores appear first. They form ulcers and scabs. After initial infection, genital herpes lies dormant in the body. Symptoms can recur for years.
| Detailed Information |
| Disease Name |
Genital Herpes |
| Virus Name |
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) Type 2 |
| Capsid Symmetry |
Icosapentahedral |
| Capsid Naked/Enveloped |
Enveloped |
| Family |
Herpesviridae |
| Genus |
Simplexvirus |
| Genome |
Double stranded, DNA |
| Proteome |
84 unique protein coding genes by 94 putative ORFs |
| Antigenic Target |
HSV-1, HS-22 gD |
| Incubation Period |
2 to 12 days |
| Zoonotic Evidence |
No |
| Host |
Human |
| Chronology_Time |
NA |
| Regions Affected |
Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, lower in Belgium, The Netherlands, and Finland |
| Susceptible Age Group |
All |
| Transmission Route |
Sexual contact, saliva |
| Symptoms |
Pain, itching and small sores appear first. They form ulcers and scabs. After initial infection, genital herpes lies dormant in the body |
| Co-infection |
HIV |
| Genome Reference |
Genome Link |
| Proteome Reference |
Proteome Link |
| References |
Reference 1 |