Two types exist: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). Both can affect your genitals or the area ...

HSV-2 is still the predominant cause of genital sores globally. More than 200 million people had a case of genital ulcers in 2020 — 16.7 million from HSV-1, and 187.9 million from HSV-2.

Both HSV types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) are transmitted across epithelial mucosal cells as well as through skin interruptions, and migrate to nerve tissues, where they persist in a latent stage.

There are 2 ways commonly used to classify genital herpes: One is to determine whether the episode is primary or recurrent, and the other is to determine whether herpes infection is symptomatic or ...

There are two types of herpes simplex virus—type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2)—both of which are highly infectious, incurable, and last a lifetime. HSV-1 is primarily spread in childhood by ...

This includes two strains of the virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. The analysis indicates that around 376 million people are infected with HSV-1, while 519 million are living with HSV-2. Alarmingly ...