What is herpes
What is herpes?
Herpes is a viral disease that is caused by the herpes simplex viruses. There are two types of viruses that cause herpes, these are the herpes simplex virus 1 or the HSV-1 and the herpes simplex virus 2 or the HSV-2.
The herpes virus simplex can be classified into 2 different types. One is the oral herpes which is commonly called cold sores. This kind of herpes infects the face and the mouth in general.
The oral herpes is the most common form of infection. However, herpes also infect the genitals. These are commonly known as genital herpes and is the second most common type of herpes infection.
Other infections caused by the herpes simplex virus are neonatal herpes, ocular herpes, cerebral herpes, Mollaret’s meningitis, and even possibly Bell’s palsy.
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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. |
