herpes simplex virus infection on hand
Skindespite their name cold sores actually have nothing to do with colds. 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. Nongenital Herpes Simplex Virus American Family Physician Oral herpes involves the face or mouth.