**Question: What are the signs of herpes?** **Answer:** Herpes is a common viral infection that can cause painful, recurring blisters or ulcers. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus...
...**HHV-1 (Herpes simplex virus type 1):** Causes oral herpes (cold sores) * **HHV-2 (Herpes simplex virus type 2):** Causes genital herpes * **HHV-3 (Varicella-zoster virus):** Causes chickenpox and shingles *...
**What is Herpes Simplex?** **Overview** Herpes simplex is a common viral infection that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, eyes, and genitals. It is caused by...
**Q: What is Genital Herpes?** **A:** Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). It is a...
**What is Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus?** **Q: What is Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)?** **A:** Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) is a viral infection that affects the eye and the area around it....
**What are the Signs of Shingles (Herpes Zoster)?** **Introduction:** Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which is the same...
**Q: What is Herpes Zoster Infection?** **A:** Herpes zoster infection, commonly known as shingles, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash on one side of the body. It...
**Shingles: Herpes Zoster: A Comprehensive Guide** **What is Shingles?** Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers...
**What is Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis)?** **Definition** Cold sores are common, recurring infections of the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). They appear as small, fluid-filled...
**What is Roseola Infantum?** **Definition** Roseola infantum, also known as sixth disease or exanthem subitum, is a common childhood illness caused by the human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or HHV-7. It...