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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 disease (STD). 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 the mouth ... weak immune systems. There are two types of HSV: HSV type 1 most commonly causes cold sores. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/herpessimplex.html - Health Topics
  2. Herpes (HSV) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Herpes (HSV) Test What is a herpes (HSV) test? Herpes is a common viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Most people with HSV don't have any symptoms. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/herpes-hsv-test - Medical Tests
  3. Genital herpes 
    ... sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This article focuses on HSV type 2 infection. ... during sexual contact. There are 2 types of HSV: HSV-1 most often affects the mouth and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000857.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Herpes viral culture of lesion 
    ... It is then watched to see if the herpes simplex virus (HSV), herpes zoster virus, or substances related to the ... also be done to determine whether it is HSV type 1 or 2.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003739.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Genital Herpes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause sores on your genital or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genitalherpes.html - Health Topics
  8. Genital herpes - self-care 
    ... Elsevier; 2022:chap 23. Whitley RJ, Gnann JW. Herpes simplex virus infections. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000653.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) in Infants and Babies (VisualDX)  
    Herpes Simplex/Children ... Herpes Simplex ... VisualDX ... Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common infection that can cause skin or mouth sores, the latter of which are ...
    https://www.skinsight.com/.../herpes-simplex-virus-hsv?Imiw9cApl - External Health Links
  10. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) (VisualDX)  
    Herpes Simplex/Children
    https://www.skinsight.com/.../herpes-simplex-virus-hsv?Imiw9cApl - External Health Links
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