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Herpes: Herpes Infections
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In rare cases, herpes may affect the central nervous system. A herpes infection that spreads to the central nervous system (herpes encephalitis) is very serious, and must be treated as a medical emergency. If untreated, herpes encephalitis is fatal in 70% of cases. Symptoms of herpes encephalitis include headache, fever, seizures, behavioral changes, and memory loss. Acylovir is the drug of choice for herpes encephalitis, and will be given intravenously in the hospital for 10 days.
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In people with cancer being treated with drugs, herpes zoster infections can be fatal. Japanese scientists have developed a vaccine with which they have inoculated children being treated for leukemia. Their results indicate that the vaccine is safe and that it prevents severe herpes zoster infection in these patients.
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Test tube studies suggest that spirulina... known as blue green algae, has activity against certain viruses including herpes. Whether this laboratory finding will prove beneficial for people in treating herpes infections is not known. More research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
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A normal (negative) test result does not mean you do not have a herpes infection. If the first test is negative but you have symptoms of herpes, more tests may be done.
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Oftentimes people do not know they have a herpes infection. Herpes is usually a mild infection. Some people are unaware of any symptoms, and others may mistake minor symptoms for an insect bite or rash.
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Genital herpes can cause recurrent painful genital sores in many adults, and herpes infection can be severe in people with suppressed immune systems. Regardless of severity of symptoms, genital herpes frequently causes psychological distress in people who know they are infected.
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