What causes herpes viruses?
Sep 02, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, herpes viruses may be caused by factors such as aging, skin injuries, weakened immune system, direct contact with viral sources, or sexual transmission. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment at a正规 hospital. In daily life, one should maintain intact skin to avoid injuries, and improve physical condition and immunity through exercise and regular作息.
Generally, herpes viruses may be caused by factors such as aging, skin damage, low immunity, direct contact with virus sources, and sexual transmission. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely treatment at a qualified hospital. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Age Factors
With aging, the human immune function gradually declines, skin barrier function weakens, and resistance to viruses decreases, making the body more susceptible to herpes simplex virus infection and resulting in viral herpes. Elderly individuals have a higher risk of developing this condition, often accompanied by slow healing after blister rupture.
2. Skin Damage
When the skin sustains injuries such as cuts or burns, the integrity of the skin barrier is compromised. The herpes simplex virus can easily enter the body through these damaged areas, causing localized infection and resulting in viral herpes, often accompanied by pain and swelling.
3. Low Immunity
Chronic diseases, chemotherapy, or long-term use of immunosuppressive agents can lead to weakened immunity. This makes the dormant herpes simplex virus in the body easier to activate, causing viral herpes, and may also lead to infection spread and worsening symptoms.
4. Direct Contact with Virus Sources
Direct contact with viral secretions such as blister fluid and saliva from patients with viral herpes, or contact with contaminated objects, can allow the virus to enter the body through the respiratory tract or mucous membranes, leading to infection.
5. Sexual Transmission
Unprotected sexual contact with individuals carrying the herpes simplex virus can transmit the virus through genital mucous membranes, causing genital viral herpes, often accompanied by localized pain and itching.
In daily life, it is important to maintain intact skin and avoid skin injuries; strengthen physical health through exercise and regular作息 to enhance immunity; avoid close contact with virus-infected individuals and unprotected sexual activity; and encourage regular medical check-ups for the elderly to prevent viral infections and reduce the occurrence of viral herpes.
