Herpes - Wikipedia Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is infected The two major types of herpes are oral herpes and genital herpes, though other forms also exist Oral herpes involves the face or mouth
Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Genital herpes is caused by two types of herpes simplex virus These types include herpes simplex virus type 2, shortened to HSV-2, and herpes simplex virus type 1, also called HSV-1
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): Types Symptoms, Treatment Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes oral herpes, genital herpes and infections in other areas of your body Fluid-filled blisters on your skin are common symptoms, but many people have no symptoms at all
Herpes simplex virus - World Health Organization (WHO) 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 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
Herpes - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Herpes, caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), has two subtypes—HSV-1 and HSV-2 HSV can be transmitted through sexual contact In severe cases HSV may lead to life-threatening or long-term complications, typically in the central nervous system