There are three main types of herpes. Each of them affects certain areas of the body, has specific symptoms. But all types of pathology have something in common, despite the variety of forms that herpes takes - the reasons for its occurrence. The disease is always caused by a viral infection, but it also has several types.
The main causes of herpes simplex
The type 1 virus manifests as a bubble eruption near the lips and wings of the nose.
The cause of these symptoms depends on whether the patient was previously infected. If not, then there was an infection. Herpes of the 1st type is transmitted by kissing, using common dishes, towels, bed linen and other household items.
In those cases when infection took place, the virus simply became more active. The provoking factors are:
- supercooling ;
- stress;
- pregnancy;
- overheat;
- alcohol abuse;
- infection.
Causes of infection with the virus of genital herpes
For the second type of disease is characterized by a rash on the genitals. In women, this version of the virus often causes complications, up to cervical cancer.
The only reason for acquiring the described form of herpes is an unprotected sexual intercourse with a carrier of pathology. It is important to remember that the virus does not disappear from the body forever, after the course of treatment it goes into a latent form and can become more active with a decrease in immunity.
What are the causes of the development of the herpes zoster virus?
This type of disease occurs in people who previously had chickenpox , against a background of severe exacerbation of chronic pathologies or a sharp deterioration in the work of the immune system. Persons with immunodeficiency and elderly are subject to it.
Also, herpes zoster can be infected if a person has never had chickenpox.
Causes of persistent cold sores
There is no such thing as "permanent herpes". The nature of the course of the disease implies that the virus is always present in the body. With the normal functioning of immunity, the herpes is latent, if the protective system fails - the virus is activated.
Particular attention should be paid to the congenital form of the disease. Her cause is the transmission of herpes from mother to child even during intrauterine development through the blood.