Tag: viral infection

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…