(4) Educate the public through health and sex education classes; for
example, preparation for marriage and general physical examination includes having a
blood serology test.
(5) Protect the community by control of prostitution (advise against
prostitution) and discourage sexual promiscuity.
(6)
Use of personal prophylaxis; that is, condoms.
(7)
Avoid sexual intercourse until released/okayed by doctor.
5-4.
HERPES SIMPLEX (FEVER BLISTER, COLD SORE)
a. General.
(1)
Viral infection marked by its repeated recurrence of lesions.
(2)
Lesions, after healing, are reactivated by:
(a) Trauma.
(b) Occurrence of infection.
(3)
Location of lesions.
(a) Lips.
(b)
Gums.
(c)
Mouth area.
(d) Occasionally affects genitals.
(4)
Two types of herpes simplex.
(a) Herpes Simplex Virus Type I (HSV-I)--usually occurs in childhood;
virus remain in body for life until triggered by infection.
(b) Herpes Simplex Virus Type II (HSV-II)--genital herpes; usually
occurs in adults; transmitted by some form of sexual contact.
b. Signs and Symptoms.
(1)
Very small, painful blisters grouped together and surrounded by red ring.
(2)
Fever.
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