Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause sores and painful blisters. It is a contagious and transmitted simplex virus. There are two kinds of these viruses, Herpes Simplex Viruses and Varicella zoster virus

1. What is Herpes Simplex Viruses?

One is herpes simplex viruses, also called HSV, and causes both cold sores around the mouth including fingers & legs and genital herpes. HSV could be divided into Herpes Simplex Virus One (HSV One) and Herpes Simplex Virus two (HSV two).

a. Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV Type One)

Herpes simplex virus 1 usually causes Oral herpes, which of cold sores and fever blisters would be around the mouth. Although it generally stays in the mouth area, it could spread to the genitals during oral  contact.
Oral herpes are common to have, about 80 percent of the world get them. They are very contagious, because they are visible and are usually passed on by kissing with someone who has a cold sore. Also, while the Virus is active, they could be passed onto the genitals easily by oral. If not active, the infection change would be less.

b. Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV Type Two)

This type of herpes could spread easily through breaks in the skin of the body. It could be passed from one person to another at any time, and it is more likely to spread when there is an outbreak of symptoms.

2. What is Varicella zoster virus?

Varicella- zoster virus (Herpes zoster) causes chickenpox and shingles..