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Why Doctors don’t Usually Test for Herpes
Herpes Handbook
Viruses cause herpes infections. A virus is an organism that invades cells, and while it is there, disrupts the normal activities of the cell. There are eight human herpes viruses. They include herpes simplex 1 (HSV 1), herpes simplex 2 (HSV 2), cytomegalovirus (CMV), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), human herpes virus 6 (HHV 6), human herpes virus 7 (HHV 7) and human herpes virus 8 (HHV 8).
Herpes Can Happen to Anyone
Did you know that the virus that causes “cold sores” or “fever blisters” on or around the mouth can also infect other areas of the body? The infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus. And it’s very common.
Herpes Symptoms
Herpes symptoms can be tricky to spot. In fact lots of people who have herpes will have no idea until they receive a diagnosis because they often won’t experience any herpes symptoms.