
Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the virus HSV (
Herpes Simplex Virus) type 1 or 2. Moreover, the
virus infection is classified into two namely: oral or genital.
Herpes is a dreaded disease that affects a patient in many aspects. Contracting the infection always changes the lifestyle of a person. A patient must at all times
observe a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent future outbreaks or to avoid passing the disease to another.
Herpes also affects a patient emotionally or psychologically. That's why family support and therapies for a herpes patient is encouraged. Although the disease still remains incurable, there is life ahead to live.