The truth behind how herpes simplex is caused is this

Herpes simplex has always attracted people's attention because of its wide range of incidence and strong infectiousness, but most people do not know what causes herpes simplex. In fact, herpes simplex is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Let us take a closer look at it below!

Herpes simplex is caused by the herpes simplex virus and can be transmitted through kissing an infected patient or sharing eating utensils, towels, razors, etc. A person with herpes simplex can develop genital herpes when having oral sex with another person.

The pathogen of herpes simplex is human herpes simplex virus, which in virus taxonomy belongs to the alpha subfamily of the human herpesviridae family and the herpes simplex virus genus. It is divided into two subtypes, HSV-1 and HSV-2. The HSV-1 subtype mainly invades the parts above the waist, especially the face, brain tissue, etc.; while the HSV-2 subtype mainly invades the parts below the waist, especially the genitals, etc., so it is called genital herpes, but this distinction is not strict.

Because herpes simplex is prone to recurrence, it can also be divided into recurrent herpes simplex. After the primary infection, recurrent herpes simplex may recur due to certain inducing factors such as fever, cold, indigestion, menstruation, local irritation, etc., and tends to recur multiple times in the same area. The clinical manifestations vary depending on the site of infection, and are often milder than those of primary infection and without systemic symptoms. All types of primary herpes simplex can recur, and recurrence is more common in adults, especially young people. Recurrent herpes simplex is extremely rare in children.

The above is an introduction to herpes. I hope it is useful to everyone. If you have herpes, don’t worry. Early treatment is needed, and early treatment can lead to early recovery.