What Are the Different Types of the Herpes Simplex Virus?
Herpes Simplex can manifest itself as oral herpes, genital herpes, herpes gladiatorum, ocular herpes keratitis, encephalitis, neonatal herpes, herpetic whitlow, and possibly, in Bell’s palsy. The oral herpes version is the most common, and is manifested as visible blisters upon the face or in the mouth. These blisters are commonly referred to as cold sores or fever blisters, as illness tends to exacerbate the herpes virus and therefore causing outbreaks in these areas. Oral herpes is a version 1 type of Herpes Simplex. Oral herpes is commonly contracted at an early age through contact of the lips of an infected person, such as well-wishing family members or friends. Often, individuals will have a cold sore or blister on their lips and, not knowing the risk of transmitting the virus, will kiss young children upon the lips, thereby infecting the child. After oral herpes, the next most common variety is genital herpes, classified as such due to manifestations in the genital and anal areas
