Running head: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE 1Communicable DiseaseHCS/457COMMUNICABLE DISEASE 2Communicable Disease IntroductionThis paper will discuss the two different types of herpes simplex virus type one and typetwo. This paper will show the disease process and how it affects individuals with thedisease. In the process this paper will show how the public facilities deal with the twotypes of viruses. This paper will give an insight on the treatments, prevention that onecan learn from. Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). There are two types ofHerpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1) and type 2(HSV-2). With genital Herpesmost individuals show no signs of the disease at all. However, the Herpessymptoms may be more prevalent in woman than men. When the signs do occurthey appear as more than one blister around the genital or rectum area. Thisdisease is transmitted by way of broken skin or a mucous membrane such asinside the month.Each virus can be carried in bodily fluids (saliva, semen, fluid inthe female genital tract) or in fluid from herpes sores (CDC, 2009). The risk forinfection is highest with direct contact of blisters or sores during an outbreak.There are two types of Herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1) and type 2(HSV-2).With genital Herpes most individuals show no signs of the disease at all.However, the Herpes symptoms may be more prevalent in woman than men.When the signs do occur they appear as more than one blister around the genitalor rectum area. This disease is transmitted by way of broken skin or a mucousCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE 3 membrane such as inside the month. Each virus can be carried in bodily fluids(saliva, semen, fluid in the female genital tract) or in fluid from herpes sores(CDC, 2009). The risk for infection is highest with direct contact of blisters orsores during an outbreak.The first signs of an outbreak can appear weeks or even months. When theoccurrence appears the blister usually break leaving the affected area sore andmay take two to four weeks to even heal (WEBMD, 2005).: The absolute way toavoid contracting herpes is to abstain from sexual relations with an affectedperson. If one decides to engage in a sexual monogamous relationship it is bestfor both people to be tested. Others ways that individuals may prevent herpes is touse latex condoms or to take a HSV-2 blood test. National trend data on theprevalence of HSV-2 among those aged 14–49 years from NHANES 2005–2008were compared with NHANES survey years 1988–1994 and 1999–2004.Prevalence decreased from 21% (95% CI: 19.1–23.1) in 1988–1994 to 17.0%(95% CI: 15.8–18.3) in 1999–2004 and 16.2% (95% CI: 14.6–17.9) in 2005–2008. These data, along with data from NHANES survey years 1976–1980,indicate that blacks had higher prevalence than whites for each survey period andage group (Figure 52). During 2005–2008, the percentage of NHANES surveyparticipants aged 20–49 years who reported a diagnosis of genital herpes was18.9% (CDC, 2009). The CDC has come up with aCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE 4strategic plan that is organized around several goals. The CDC plans to implement organize structure of their work, communicate their priorities of their goal, collaborate with external partners. The others would include to effect change and then evaluate the effectiveness. Incorporate new knowledge with the broad and have everyone be held accountable for their work. They ways that the public and private sector can ensure quality health are to encourage patients to get tested for HSV-2 blood test. There are a number of resources with regards to herpes and prevention. One of the most effective ways that can be done is to educate people to adopt safer sexual behavior, including the media and social marketing such as Face book, Twitter just to name a few. There are medication that can reduce the duration and frequency of herpes outbreaks. Currently, there is not a cure for the disease. Once infected with the disease one can be given antiviral drugs. These drugs can be taken in the form of a pill and there are three currently used to treat herpes: acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) (Sundquist, J.1998). For more severe cases one may be treated with intravenous (IV) acyclovir. They way that individual’s deal with the environment varies from one person to another. Factors that can affect the way people adapt to a disease or illness determines how they live. In some environments there is filtered running water. However, in poorer countries there is a reduction of nutrition and many may not be able to deal with a disease in that type of environment as well as thosewho have adequate food, housing and water supply. Those individuals who are from a poorer background and have insufficient health coverage and are fromCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE 5single parent households have a much a harder time than that of their counter parts. When taking socioeconomic status into consideration one would look at the lifestyles of the person. One is determining if the person is married, single or does that person have reasonable employment. Is the individual living in adequate housing and the person having a nutritional diet? These factors help determine how well the person will be able to manage his/her disease. Health care professionals would determine if it is a favorable outcome or unfavorable outcome. The gaps that I have notice were not the availability of the HSV-2 blood test. This should part of one’s regular routine check-up. Also, this test is not offered to those wishing to get marries. There are so many disease that are so prevalent out there however, HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be spread through oral contact or just by simply sharing a lip gloss for females. I believe that there is not enough data and education to support the claim. Many youth are unaware of the risk involve when it comes to HSV-1 &2. Testing and education is key, health professional’s can encourages healthy behaviors and encourage their patients to get tested. ConclusionThis paper discuss the many ways to prevent getting herpes simplex disease. Througheducation and public awareness many have options on ways to not get infected. With agencies like the CDC we see that they work hand in hand with those health care