Herpes and Fever Blisters

Herpes and Fever Blisters

Etiology of the condition

Herpes, also known as herpesvirus 2 is a disease that is transmitted by means of saliva i.e. it can be transmitted sexually or by drinking in the same glass etc. Herpes is caused by a mixture of viruses of the same nature. These two viruses are known as herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). These both viruses are transmitted by sexual contact. The type 1 and type 2 of the cross-infection are usually transmitted by means of oral-genital sex and is transmitted during kissing or ...