Herpes
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Herpes simplex is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Infections are categorized based on the part of the body infected. Oral herpes involves the face or mouth. It may result in small blisters in groups often called cold sores or fever blisters or may just cause a sore throat.[1] Genital herpes, often simply known as herpes, may have minimal symptoms or form blisters that break open and result in small ulcers. These typically heal over two to four weeks. Tingling or shooting pains may occur before the blisters appear. Herpes cycles between periods of active disease followed by periods without symptoms. The first episode is often more severe and may be associated with fever, muscle pains, swollen lymph nodes and headaches. Over time, episodes of active disease decrease in frequency and severity. Other disorders caused by herpes simplex include: herpetic whitlow when it involves the fingers,[2] herpes of the eye,[3] herpes infection of the brain,[4] and neonatal herpes when it affects a newborn, among others.[5]
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In New York City, USA, cases of newborn herpes infection are reported frequently due to the ultra-orthodox Jewish society where mohels use to frequently do metzitzah b'peh on newborn boys of Jewish parents. This causes frequent debate and protests in the media.[6][7][8] Health officials urge parents to avoid risks surrounding metzitzah b'peh.[9] The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has issued a public notice, warning circumcision experts to use mouthwash before operating on the genitals of newborn babies.[10]
References
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Mosby: Mosby's Medical Dictionary. Edition: 9. Elsevier Health Sciences. Pp. 836–837. ISBN 9780323112581.
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Wu IB, Schwartz RA. Herpetic whitlow. Cutis. March 2007; 79(3): 193–106. PMID.
- ↑ Rowe AM, St Leger AJ, Jeon S, Dhaliwal DK, Knickelbein JE, Hendricks RL. Herpes keratitis. Progress in Retinal and Eye Research. January 2013; 32: 88–101. PMID. DOI.
- ↑ Steiner I, Benninger F. Update on herpes virus infections of the nervous system. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. December 2013; 13(12): 414. PMID. DOI.
- ↑ Stephenson-Famy A, Gardella C. Herpes Simplex Virus Infection During Pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. December 2014; 41(4): 601–614. PMID. DOI.
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Rahhal, Natalie (24 February 2020)."New York health officials warn over circumcision ritual after four cases of herpes in babies were linked to procedures performed by Rabbis", Daily Mail Online. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ↑ Oster, Marcy (25 February 2020)."Four NYC infants contract herpes from circumcision rite in past 6 months", Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ↑ Oster, Marcy (24 February 2020)."4 New York City infants have contracted herpes from Jewish circumcision rite in past 6 months", Jewish Telegraph Agency. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ↑ West, Melanie Grace (23 February 2020)."City Flags Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Circumcision Ritual Following New Herpes Cases", The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
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Barbot, Oxiris (24 February 2020). 2020 ALERT # 2: Three New Cases of Neonatal Herpes Infection Following Ritual Jewish Circumcision
, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
