The herpes simplex virus is also known as HSV is a contagious virus too. Because of infection of HSV virus causes herpes.
Herpes can appear in various parts of the body. There is mainly two types of herpes simplex virus.
Herpes can appear in various parts of the body. There is mainly two types of herpes simplex virus.
- HSV-1
- HSV-2
HSV-1 also known as oral herpes, this type of virus can cause cold sores and fever. and it mostly appears around the mouth and face.
Children will often contract HSV-1 from early contact with an infected adult.
Oral herpes involves the face or mouth. It may result in small blisters in a group often called fever blister or cold sore.
The HSV-2 virus is generally responsible for genital herpes outbreaks.
Genital herpes simply is known as herpes may have minimal symptoms or form a blister that breaks open and results lead to small ulcers too.
They both are transmitted by direct contact with body fluids or lesions of an infected individual. Transmission may still occur when symptoms are not present.
Worldwide rates of either HSV-1 or HSV-2 are between 60% and 95% in adults. HSV-1 is usually acquired during childhood.