Herpes Simplex causes both Genital Herpes and Oral Herpes - cold sores. Content in this section deals with the Simplex virus itself. Also see: MedlinePlus: Herpes Simplex
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Herpes simplex is the virus that causes genital and oral herpes. There
are two types of herpes simplex, herpes simplex 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex
2 (HSV2) that are closely related. HSV1 usually results in fewer outbreaks
than HSV2. This article will take a brief look at what both types of Herpes Simplex could mean to you.
It is difficult to prevent spreading of the Herpes Simplex virus.
It is estimated that 50-80% of the world's population have a Herpes
virus and many don't even know it. This article will provide some tips and precautionary advice to help you reduce the risk to friends and family.
The symptoms of Herpes Simplex are an outbreak of either Oral Herpes or Genital
Herpes, both of which cause a rash that turns into
blisters and then into a dry scab.
Herpes Simplex 1 has been known to cause Genital Herpes just as
Herpes Simplex 2 has been known to cause Oral Herpes. This typically
happens via oral sex. Herpes Simplex is a very adaptable and persistent
virus that has probably been around as long as mankind