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If youve ever had a cold sore or fever blister you picked up the herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex is a common viral infection that presents with localised blistering. Herpes Simplex Background Microbiology Pathophysiology Infections are categorized based on the part of the body infected.

Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 hsv 1 and hsv 2 also known as human herpesvirus 1 and 2 hhv 1 and hhv 2 are two members of the human herpesviridae family a set of viruses that produce viral infections in the majority of humans. The two virus types are very closely related but differ in how each is spread and the location of the infection. Pediatric Center Penn State Hershey Medical Center Herpes Herpes can appear in various parts of the body most commonly on the genitals or mouth.