A type of virus that causes herpes infections and has DNA as its genetic material. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses. Infections with type 1 viruses cause cold sores on the lips or nostril [..]

An infection of herpes simplex virus types 1 or 2 in the area of the anus, buttocks, cervix, mouth, penis, vagina, or vulva. Very often there are no symptoms, while the most common symptom is a cluster of blistery sores.

Virus spread by close personal contact, such as kissing or sexual intercourse. There are two types of herpes. The first type is herpes simplex type 1 (or HSV-1). HSV-1 occurs most often on or near the [..]

a virus that causes blisters and sores mainly around the mouth and genitals. There are two types. Type 1 is the most common and causes sores around the mouth, or cold sores. It is transmitted by infec [..]

Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are two strains of the herpes virus family. HSV-1 is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth and face (cold sores), while HSV-2 is sexually [..]

A genus of the Family Herpesviridae, subFamily Alphaherpesvirinae, consisting of Herpes Simplex-like Viruses. The type species is Herpesvirus 1, Human.

A type of virus that causes herpes infections and has DNA as its genetic material. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses. Infections with type 1 viruses cause cold sores on the lips or nostrils. Infections with type 2 viruses cause sores on the genitals (external and internal sex organs and glands). Also called HHV, HSV, and human herpesvir [..]