18/07/2022
What is herpes?
Herpes results from infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It causes sores or blisters to form in or around the mouth or ge****ls, alongside other symptoms.
There are two types of HSV:
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes oral herpes, which usually affects the mouth and surrounding skin but can also affect the ge***al region.
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) typically causes ge***al herpes, usually sexually transmitted.
There is no cure for herpes, but treatment can help manage symptoms and reduce the likelihood of outbreaks recurring and transmission to partners.
HSV is a common virus. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source, around 67% of people under age 50 globally have an HSV-1 infection, and 13% under age 50 have an HSV-2 infection.
Sometimes, particularly with their first outbreak of ge***al herpes, people can have additional symptoms which affect their whole bodies, such as:
* fever
* headache
* body aches
* swollen lymph nodes
* painful urination
* eye infection
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