Herpes simplex is a disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two primary types, herpes simplex-1 and herpes simplex-2. There is no cure or vaccine for either type, but anti-viral medications like acyclovir can help reduce outbreaks...
Infection from the herpes virus can occur during passage of bodily fluids, including saliva, semen, fluid in the female genital tract and fluid from herpes sores. The virus can infect someone when there is direct contact from an infected person...
The two herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1 or HSV-2, are the cause of oral and genital herpes. Both viruses enter through moist surfaces, such as the mouth, the anus or the vagina, or through small cracks in the skin. After entering, the viruses reside...
The herpes simplex virus causes a sexually transmitted disease commonly called genital herpes. This herpes virus can cause sores on the genital areas of males and females and infects between 200,000 and 500,000 new individuals each year, according...