HERPES Herpes is defined as any of several viral diseases causing the eruption of small blister like vesicles on the skin or mucous membranes, especially herpes simplex or herpes zoster. Herpes is a very common virus usually caused by periodic outbreaks of the facial and genital region. This infection is incurable but easily transmitted by contact, intercourse, or birth. There are different forms of Herpes, such as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1), and genital herpes (HSV-2). …showed first 75 words of 959 total…

…showed last 75 words of 959 total…easy one because many people aren't aware that they have the virus. The herpes simplex virus can be spread at any time, so condom use is recommended to prevent the spread of the virus to uninfected partners. No herpes vaccines have been created just yet, but new vaccines are being tested on humans currently. Although herpes doesn't decrease your life expectancy at all, it is still a lot of pain to go through life having.