Of the multiple types of the herpes simplex virus, HSV1 (oral herpes) most often causes “cold sores” or “fever blisters” around the mouth and HSV2 (genital herpes) most often causes sores in the genital area and the anus. (Keep in mind that many people confuse the Herpes Simplex Virus with Herpes Zoster, the virus that… Continue reading Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): What You Need to Know Today