Human viruses responsible for blister-like lesions around the mouth and lips, the anus, or the genital area
(HER-pees SIM-plex VIE-rus) Virus in the family Herpesviridae. Type 1 HSV (HSV-1) causes blisters on the lips, nostrils, and possibly on the lining of the eyelids. Type 2 HSV (HSV-2) causes blisters and lesions on and around genitalia.
a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
An incurable sexually transmitted disease that causes blister-like sores on the genitals, lips and face; in rare cases, can also affect the eyes, fingers or brain.
Two types of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes (mouth or lips) above the waist and in the other by such blisters on the genitals. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1): A herpes virus that typically causes cold sores and fever blisters in and around the mouth. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2): A herpes virus that typically causes genital herpes, which is characterized by sores in the genital area.
A virus that can cause blisters on the skin or mucous membranes (mouth or lips) above the waist and in the other by such blisters on the genitals.
a herpesvirus that causes recurring lesions. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) usually produces blisters on the lips or in the mouth ("cold sores" or "fever blisters"). HSV type 2 (HSV-2) is usually sexually transmitted and generally produces lesions in the genital or anal area.
a virus that causes infections such as cold sores. Over 90% of adults have been exposed to this virus by age 20.
Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are two strains of the Herpes virus family, Herpesviridae, which cause infections in humans. HSV-1 and 2 are also referred to as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and HHV-2).