Herpes Infections - Definition



Herpes infections are a group of diseases caused by a herpes virus. There are eight different herpes viruses that can infect humans. Two of these, herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2, occur commonly. They cause cold sores and genital herpes.

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