Herpes simplex virus or HSV is divided into two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both types of HSV can cause genital herpes, although HSV-" is the most common.
HSV-2 infections cause lesions to form on different areas of the body such as the vulva, vagina, anus, buttocks, etc.
Read the full article on: What Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? – Symptoms & Types ( 44).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 04/02/2024
