What is Herpes

Herpes is an inflammatory virus disease of the skin or mucous membranes. 

There are two types of genital herpes. 

Herpes simplex virus-1 

Herpes simplex virus-2. 

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) a common cause of genital blisters and ulcers. During pregnancy, herpes may cause miscarriage or stillbirth. Herpes is a family of viruses that infect humans; herpes simplex causes lip and genital sores; herpes zoster causes shingles. in other words a family of viruses that infect humans; herpes simplex causes lip and genital sores; herpes zoster causes shingles.