September 10th, 2009 by Herpeslips
Genital herpes is caused by two forms of the herpes simplex viruses: HSV-1 or HSV-2. Most oral herpes is caused by HSV-1, and most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most people do not show signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. at least 45 million people ages 12 and older, or 20% [...]
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September 7th, 2009 by Herpeslips
Primary Herpes Simplex (HSV-I) type 1 produces the most common viral infection in the oral cavity. It most often occurs in children under 6 years of age but can involve older patients. In most children primary infection is sub-clinical (without clinical signs or symptoms); about 13% of children have had symptomatic herpes by age 9. [...]
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