Herpes is a common disease affecting the mouth and genital area. Herpes of the mouth, lips and face is caused by herpes simplex 1, a virus that can be transmitted through the saliva. According to Medline Plus, by adulthood, 30 to 90 percent of people will have antibodies or resistance against herpes simplex 1. Herpes simplex 2 is a disease that is usually found in the genital area and it can be contracted through intimacy and sexual contact. Symptoms usually include genital ulcers and sores. However, some people may carry the herpes simplex...
Although the rash itself resolves without treatment, doctors often recommend antiviral drugs because herpes zoster is associated with a high rate of complications.
Herpes simplex virus causes an often chronic infection that leads to both cold sores and genital herpes. Its symptoms include blisters and sores around the mouth and nose, in the case of cold sores, or around the genitals, anus...
The sores occur on the area of the body where the virus enters, either the mouth or genitals. Treatment for the condition includes taking antiviral medications to decrease the frequency of herpes outbreaks. Herpes has no cure a...
Although herpes zoster usually resolves on its own, or with minor antiviral or pain treatments, it can sometimes lead to serious and painful complications.
