This Type of “Internal Heat” Is Actually a Contagious Infection: Once Infected, It Lasts a Lifetime!

Many of our readers who regularly read our popular science articles are aware that "cold sores around the lips" are actually ca

Many of our readers who regularly read our popular science articles are aware that “cold sores around the lips” are actually caused by herpes simplex virus infections. What many may not know is that this virusis not only responsible for infections around the lips, but it can also cause genital infections.

Today, let’s discuss the ins and outs of genital herpes simplex virus infections.

What is herpes simplex virus infection?

Genital herpes, also known as “genital herpes,” is asexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus(Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV).

The virus is divided into two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2.

01 Herpes Simplex 1 Type(HSV-1, commonly known as cold sores)

It is more common, and according to WHO estimates, 3.7 billion(about 67%)people under the age of 50 are infected with HSV-1. After infection, most people develop cold sores around the lips, while a few develop herpes on the nostrils, around the eyes, and on the cheeks. However, in recent years, the incidence of genital herpes caused by HSV-1 has been on the rise,about 10% of genital herpes may be caused by HSV-1 infection.

02 Herpes Simplex 2 Type(HSV-2, commonly known as genital herpes)