Causes and Types of Herpes Viruses
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a very common infectious virus. There are two types of HSV - HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 most often causes oral herpes (cold sores) which occur around the mouth and lips. HSV-2 most often causes genital herpes, which affects the genital area. Both viruses are transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, usually during intimacy when skin or mucous membranes come into contact with oral or genital secretions from an infected person ... Read more
