Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): Types Symptoms, & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can infect many different parts of your body, most commonly your mouth area (oral herpes) and genitals (genital herpes). HSV causes fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over wherever the infection is.
Herpes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline
2024年1月26日 · The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes. Get the details on key signs, diagnosis, and treatment.
Herpes simplex virus - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年9月13日 · Herpes simplex virus (HSV), known as herpes, is a common infection that can cause painful blisters or ulcers. It primarily spreads by skin-to-skin contact. It is treatable but not curable. There are two types of herpes simplex virus.
Herpes Simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) Virus - WebMD
2023年10月30日 · The herpes simplex virus comes in two forms: HSV-1 and HSV-2, causing oral herpes and genital herpes. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these viruses.
About Genital Herpes | Genital Herpes | CDC - Centers for …
2024年2月20日 · Genital herpes is an STI caused by two types of viruses – herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Oral herpes HSV-1 often causes oral herpes, which can result in cold sores or fever blisters on or around the mouth.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections - The Merck Manuals
Herpes simplex virus infection causes recurring episodes of small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on the skin, mouth, lips (cold sores), eyes, or genitals. This very contagious viral infection is spread by direct contact with sores or sometimes contact with an …
Herpes Simplex: Causes and Treatment - DermNet
Herpes simplex is caused by one of two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV), members of the Herpesvirales family of double-stranded DNA viruses. However, either virus can affect almost any area of skin or mucous membrane.
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections - The Merck Manuals
What are herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections? Herpes simplex is a viral infection that causes a rash of small, painful blisters that turn into open sores. The sores go away, but the virus stays in your body for the rest of your life. The virus can become active again and cause more sores. What causes HSV infection?
Herpes Simplex | Genital Herpes | Herpes Simplex 1 - MedlinePlus
2024年8月1日 · Learn about herpes simplex, a contagious infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes affects the mouth. Genital herpes affects the genitals.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections - MSD Manuals
Eight types of herpesviruses infect humans, two of which are herpes simplex viruses (HSV). Both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2, can cause oral or genital infection. Most often, HSV-1 causes gingivostomatitis, herpes labialis, and herpes keratitis. HSV-2 usually causes genital lesions. (See Overview of Herpesvirus Infections.)