HSV-1 vs. HSV-2: How to Spot and Treat Herpes Outbreaks
Jul 24, 2025 · Herpes virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes virus type 2 (HSV-2) can both cause oral and genital herpes, but you can only tell them apart with a test. HSV-2 causes frequent …
HSV-1: Why You Might Not Need to Worry About This Common …
Sep 12, 2024 · HSV-1, a common STD, might sound alarming, but there’s often nothing to worry about. Many people with HSV-1 experience mild or no symptoms. Learn more about this virus, …
Herpes: HSV-1 and HSV-2 - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Herpes infections are very common. Fifty to 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes (HSV-1), which causes cold sores or fever blisters in or around the mouth. Genital herpes, …
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): Types Symptoms, & Treatment
Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can infect the mouth or the genitals. HSV-1 is more commonly linked to oral herpes, and HSV-2 is more often associated with genital herpes.
Herpes Simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) Virus - WebMD
Oct 30, 2023 · The herpes simplex virus comes in two forms: HSV-1 and HSV-2, causing oral herpes and genital herpes. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these …
Herpes Simplex Type 1 - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Aug 28, 2023 · Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a linear dsDNA virus that is a member of the Alphaherpesviridae subfamily. HSV-1 is responsible for establishing primary and recurrent …
What is HSV-1 vs HSV-2? Understanding Herpes Simplex Types
Herpes simplex viruses are categorized into two primary types: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). These lifelong herpes viruses spread through …
What Is HSV-1? - Everyday Health
Sep 3, 2023 · Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) spreads easily from person to person through direct contact with skin or contact with saliva. HSV-1 causes blistering sores around the mouth …
Herpes simplex virus 1 - Wikipedia
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HHV-1 or HSV-1) is a species of virus in the genus Simplexvirus, subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, family Herpesviridae, and order Herpesvirales. [1][2]
Herpes (HSV-1 & HSV-2): Symptoms, transmission and testing
Jul 27, 2025 · Curious about HSV-1 and HSV-2? Explore the facts about how herpes spreads, herpes symptoms and herpes testing to help you make informed decisions.