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Herpes Simplex Virus 1, also known as oral herpes, is responsible for causing sores in the mouth and lip region when infected. It can be spread by oral secretions such as kissing and sharing objects that have contact with saliva. It is estimated that up to 90% of people in the United States have had contact with HSV-1 by the age of 50. | Herpes Simplex Virus 1, also known as oral herpes, is responsible for causing sores in the mouth and lip region when infected. It can be spread by oral secretions such as kissing and sharing objects that have contact with saliva. It is estimated that up to 90% of people in the United States have had contact with HSV-1 by the age of 50. | ||
Revision as of 07:46, 24 March 2015
Herpes Simplex Virus 1, also known as oral herpes, is responsible for causing sores in the mouth and lip region when infected. It can be spread by oral secretions such as kissing and sharing objects that have contact with saliva. It is estimated that up to 90% of people in the United States have had contact with HSV-1 by the age of 50.
Kaposi sarcoma is a type of cancer that can be formed in the lining of the mouth, nose, throat and lymph nodes. Kaposi sarcoma was very common in men of Middle Eastern descent but has now been shown to be common in AIDS patients. However, it has been shown that Kaposi sarcoma is now caused by the Herpes Virus, and the HSV-1 virus also plays a role in the formation of this cancer.
This means that up to 90% of people with HSV-1 have the possibility to develop Kaposi Sarcoma.
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