1. Genital herpes : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Herpes is caused by two viruses: Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1; Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2. HSV-1, the virus responsible for common cold sores, can be transmitted through fluids from the mouth. It is responsible for some cases of geni...• Reviewer: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy, ELS. Previously reviewed by Kenneth M. Wener, MD, Department of Infectious Diseases, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (11/1/2007).

2. Genital Herpes  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Genital herpes ( herpes genitalis ) is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a strain of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Genital herpes invades the body through mucous membranes, also known as small breaks in the skin.• Author: Joan M. Schonbeck