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All Diseases > Herpes simplex virus
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Alternative Names: Human Alphaherpesvirus 1/Human Alphaherpesvirus 2 (HHV-1/HHV-2 or HSV-1/HSV-2)
Disease Category: Congenital Infections
A contagious herpes viral infection spread via infected bodily fluids, causing blistering sores around the mouth or face (type 1) or genital region (type 2). Infected mothers may spread the virus to their babies at birth, causing localized disease (of the skin, eyes or mouth) or widespread symptoms affecting the central nervous system or multiple organ systems (disseminated disease).
Research groups studying this disease
Congenital Infections
Congenital and Perinatal Infections Consortium (CPIC)
Herpes Cure Advocacy
Herpes Cure Advocacy (HCA) is a grassroots membership-based, international advocacy organization with a goal of treatment, cure and prevention for Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 + 2.