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other cases, the viruscan be extremely
distressing (notably infections affecting
the genitals) and even life-threatening
when compounded with other serious health
problems.
Types
of Herpes :
The
herpes virus exists in two main forms, known
as HSV1 and HSV2.
HSV1
is usually associated with infections
of the lips, mouth and face.
HSV2
is often associated with infections of
the genitals and infections acquired by
babies at birth.
However, there is a considerable amount of
overlap when it comes to herpes.
Some
conditions usually caused by HSV1 are
sometime caused by HSV2 and vice versa.
Both
HSV1 and HSV2 are contagious and the herpes
virus is spread by direct contact with
the lesions or the fluid inside the lesions.
Sometimes,
but rarely, the virus will infect the
fingers causing painful blisters.
Sometimes
in people with pre-existing skin conditions
such as dermatitis, the virus may cause an
extensive rash of blisters known as eczema
herpeticum.
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