What causes herpes, and is it contagious?
Disease description:
Herpes is also known as chickenpox. During the onset of the disease, patients typically develop high fever and skin blisters. Scratching these blisters may result in scarring. So, how is herpes transmitted?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhai Zhifang
Hello,
If the condition is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, the skin lesions contain noticeable fluid-filled vesicles during an active herpes outbreak. Transmission can occur via direct contact—for example, oral herpes around the mouth can spread through kissing—or via indirect contact, such as sharing utensils. Children are especially susceptible to infection through such indirect contact, potentially developing eczema herpeticum (a severe, disseminated HSV infection in individuals with pre-existing atopic dermatitis or other skin barrier defects).
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