Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is known for causing herpes infection. This is majorly found on genitals or mouth and can also be seen on various body parts. There are two types of herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2), in which HSV-1 is oral herpes causing sores around lips and mouth (fever blisters or cold sores), while HSV-2 is genital herpes, wherein sores are found around genitals and rectum. HSV-1 is very common and extremely contagious infection, and HSV-1 infections ... Read more