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  • Herpes FAQs

    Herpes FAQs

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    Ed Simon
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    What is Herpes? Herpes is a common viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes viruses: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes, characterized by cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth, while HSV-2 primarily causes genital herpes, resulting in sores or blisters in the genital…