A herpes diagnosis can bring up many questions. Some people worry about future outbreaks, while others are concerned about transmitting the virus to a partner or being judged because of the diagnosis. These reactions are understandable, but herpes is a common infection, and an accurate understanding of the condition can help people manage it without…
Category: Herpes
Oral herpes – why does it occur and how long does it take to cure? Oral herpes is a lesion of the oral mucosa caused by infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 HSV-1 or herpes simplex labialis and herpes simplex virus type 2 HSV-2. While HSV 1 is responsible for oral herpes, HSV 2…