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Herpes Simplex

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 herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Other herpes infections can affect the eyes, skin, or other parts of the body. The virus can be dangerous in newborn babies or in people with weak immune systems.

There are two types of HSV:

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  1. Herpes Simplex (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/herpessimplex.html - Health Topics
  2. Herpes - oral 
    ... the lips, mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small, painful blisters commonly called ... the mouth area. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Most people in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000606.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Herpes viral culture of lesion 
    ... It is then watched to see if the herpes simplex virus (HSV), herpes zoster virus, or substances related ... test is done to confirm herpes virus infection. Herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes . It can also cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003739.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Serum herpes simplex antibodies 
    Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the herpes simplex virus (HSV), including HSV-1 and HSV-2. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003352.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Genital herpes 
    ... sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This article focuses on HSV type ... Elsevier; 2021:chap 11. Schiffer JT, Corey L. Herpes simplex virus. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000857.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Corneal ulcers and infections 
    ... occur in people with a suppressed immune system. Herpes simplex virus keratitis is a serious viral infection. It ... you may be given drops that treat bacteria, herpes simplex virus, other viruses, or a fungus. Severe ulcers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001032.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/coldsores.html - Health Topics
  8. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) (VisualDX)  
    Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common infection that can cause skin or mouth sores, the latter of ...
    https://skinsight.com/.../herpes-simplex-virus-hsv/?Imiw9cApl=1 - External Health Links
  9. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) in Infants (VisualDX)  
    Herpes infections are caused by both herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 more commonly causes sores in and around ...
    https://skinsight.com/.../infant/?Imiw9cApl=1 - External Health Links
  10. Genital Herpes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause sores on your genital or rectal area, buttocks, and thighs. You can get it from having vaginal, anal, or ... of herpes are called outbreaks. You usually get sores near ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genitalherpes.html - Health Topics
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