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. Birth-acquired herpes  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Birth-acquired herpes is a herpes virus infection that an infant gets (acquires) at the time of birth.• Reviewer: Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP. Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.