Herpes Simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) usually affects the face including the lips and mouth. It is acquired during childhood, it is the most common herpes simplex virus.Herpes Simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is sexually transmitted. Oral and genital lesions are common. Cross-infection of type ...
caused by herpes simplex virus HSV - 1 (thought of as the virus that infects the oral mucosa, resulting in "cold sores" or "fever blisters" HSV - 2 (thought of as the genital virus in reality, either virus can infect either region, depending on the type of contact) ...
Genital herpes herpes simplex virus 2 - transmitted by breaks in the skin or lining and infects epithelial cells of the genitalia, urethras and cervix - remains dormant in nerve cells - can become active by sexual activity and stress