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Herpes B virus also known as herpes virus simiae and monkey B virus is an alphaherpesvirus which is very similar to herpes simplex virus [1]. Its pathogenesis is found in its natural host of non-human primates such as macaque genre monkeys. The transmission of this disease is through bites, scratches, aerosols, needle sticks, and fluid splashes that come from being in contact with the macaque’s primates [2]. However the primates which host the infection may only have mild symptoms or none at all and although the B virus is so uncommon in humans it can still lead to extremely severe infection neurological damage and be fatal. [1]
About SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
The onset of the infection due to the B virus and the symptoms depend s on the site of injury and the amount of viral particles that enter in your body[1]. The incubation period has a range of 2 days to 5 weeks. After infecting humans, Herpes B virus simiae replicates at the site of the exposure and may cause a rash [3].Heres a list of possible symptoms:- Small blisters/skin lesions at exposure site - Fever and chills- Fatigue- Shortness of breath- Muscular incoordination- Headaches lasting longer than 24hrs- Flu-like aches and pains- Pain, numbness and itching at exposure site
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Teachers Treatment and Prevention
Prevention:
Since there are no vaccinces for humans for this virus using all the personal protect equipment when around or working with these animals is very important[3].
Such as:
-Face shield
-Safety goggles
-Gloves
-Proper restraints for the
macaque
First Aid:First and most importantly you wnat to clean the exposed wound by using soap, or a concentrated solution of povidone-iodine and lastly with water[1].Second you should irrigate the cleansed area by flushing out the wound with running water for at least 15-20 minutes.[1]Treatment:Antiviral therapy of Prophylaxis for exposure to B virus with Valacylovir and Acyclovir and treatment of B virus with Ganciclovir is available especially in serious cases such as deep lacerations to the body, loss of skin integrity, and mucosal exposure[1].
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Sources for information:
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Herpes B virus Topics infromation.Accessed November 1, 2011. Available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/herpesbvirus//index.html
2. Zoonotic Diseases. Herpes B virus fact chart sheet. Available at: http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/textVer.asp?PAGE=biosafe.zoonotic. Accessed November 1, 2011.
http://zoologix.com/primate/Datasheets/ELISAforNHPs.htm
3. Cohen JI, Davenport DS, Stewart JA, et al. Recommendations for Prevention of and Therapy for Exposure to B Virus (Cerocopithecine Herpesvirus 1) CID 2002:35 1192-1203
http://zoologix.com/primate/Datasheets/ELISAforNHPs.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/herpesbvirus/signs-symptoms.html
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/235360-overview
Sources for images:
1. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Herpes B virus Risk topics and Macaques Monkeys. Available at: Source:http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/
Primates_g140-Rhesus_Monkeys_p116.html and CDC cite.
My name is LaKita and im a University of Delaware student. I have created this website for my immunology and virology course in hopes to educate people a little more on the Herpes B Virus. If you have any questions or comments you can send me a quick email at kitab_udel.edu i hope you enjoy my site and find it helpful!*another site i reccomend to visit is: http://www.msdsonline.com/resources/msds-resources/free-safety-data-sheet-index/herpesvirus-simiae.aspx
