STDs

Herpes Information Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It's highly contagious and can be spread to others. Herpes usually presents as red, itchy bumps that develop into blisters which then break and crust over. What does herpes look like? Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that can be spread from person to person through direct skin contact (including kissing, oral sex, vaginal sex, and anal sex) with the infected area. It's caused by either HSV-1 or HSV-2 viruses. Herpes can cause cold sores or genital herpes, which appear as blisters that contain fluid. These sores…