Herpes Virus: Identify Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Options

• Small red bumps on face, lips, eyes, or genitals could be Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection, often mistaken for allergies.
• Herpes causes fluid-filled blisters, burning, itching, and pain; it's common but often undiagnosed, affecting millions globally.
• Two main types: HSV-1 (oral herpes) causes cold sores, and HSV-2 (genital herpes) is an STI causing bumps around genitals.
• Spreads through direct contact with blisters, saliva, or bodily fluids; can be transmitted even without visible symptoms.
• Virus remains dormant in nerve cells; reactivates during stress or weakened immunity, causing recurrent outbreaks. Antiviral medications help manage symptoms.