Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeways Anal herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, usually spread ...
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes painful blisters and sores on the mouth or genitals. Treatment decreases outbreaks, but it cannot cure the infection. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted ...
Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH Key Takeaways Antiviral drugs like Valtrex and Zovirax heal herpes sores ...
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are common, contagious outbreaks caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, with ...