What causes herpes
What causes herpes?
Herpes is basically caused by two types of viruses. These viruses are known as the herpes simplex virus 1 and the herpes simplex virus 2.
Physical contact with an infected person is primarily the cause of herpes. Sexual intercourse causes genital herpes. If you have sex with an infected person, then there is a great chance that you will also get infected. Oral herpes is also very common among all types of people. Children usually experience oral herpes by having an infected finger then sucking on it.
Scrumpox, which is another type of herpes, is common among people who are into close contact sport, such as rugby. Players here are regularly in close contact with each other especially during the scrum. This is why this is called scrumpox. It is also called herpes rugbiorum.
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What are the different types of herpes?
There are basically two types of viruses that cause herpes. These are herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2.
The most common type of herpes is the oral herpes. This kind of herpes infection is basically found on the face and the mouth.
Genital herpes is the second most common type of herpes. This kind of herpes affects the genitals and can be quite irritating.
Herpetic whitlow is another type of herpes infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. This kind of herpes infection affects the fingers or the thumbs.
Another type of herpes is called the Herpes Gladiatorum. Also known as Scrumpox or Herpes Rugbiorum, this kind of infection is located on the skin. The name of this infection comes from the sport of rugby where players are very susceptible to this kind of infection because of the regular close contact with each other during the scrum. People who have this kind of herpes experiences painful fluid-filled blisters on the neck as well as on the face.
Other types of herpes are ocular herpes, cerebral herpes infection encephalitis, and the Mollaret’s meningitis. |
