The incubation period is about 16 days . Symptoms -Fever, then swelling and tenderness of salivary glands and sometimes testes. Tissue damage is not severe or permanent except for a few cases, in the testes. Treatment - No specific drug is required. A live attenuated vaccine is available for infants after one year and adults who have not had the disease during childhood.
Humans are the only host.
Herpes Simplex Herpes simplex belongs to the Herpesviridae family. Its genome is linear double stranded DNA and the virus has an icosahedral shape. Herpes has an envelope with spikes from the nuclear membrane of the host. It causes cold sores, keratitis, genital and neonatal infections. Type 1 - Found primarily in the oral and facial areas.