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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for herpes
  1. Genital Herpes (National Library of Medicine)  
    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause sores on ... also infect their babies during childbirth. Symptoms of herpes are called outbreaks. You usually get sores near ...
  2. Cold Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... sores are caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. Type 1 usually causes oral herpes, or cold sores. Type 1 herpes virus infects ...
  3. Herpes Simplex (National Library of Medicine)  
    Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital ...
  4. Shingles (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster) is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is ...
  5. Encephalitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of the different viruses that cause it include: Herpes viruses, including herpes simplex (HSV), the Epstein-Barr virus (which causes ...
  6. Sexually Transmitted Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or anus. This is because some STIs, like herpes and HPV, are spread by skin-to-skin ... than 20 types of STIs, including: Chlamydia Genital herpes Gonorrhea HIV HPV Pubic lice Syphilis Trichomoniasis What ...
  7. Blisters (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... varicella zoster (which causes chickenpox and shingles) and herpes simplex (which causes cold sores) Skin infections including ...
  8. Canker Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... same as cold sores, which are caused by herpes simplex. Canker sores aren't contagious. They may ...
  9. Cerebellar Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you play the piano or hit a tennis ball you are activating the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance. ...
  10. Corneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other ...
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