what is herpes simplex one
Herpes simplex 1, or herpes simplex virus, type 1, HSV-1, is a highly contagious infectious agent that replicates itself within cells of a living host. It can infect animals other than humans, though only humans show symptoms of infection, according to the University of South Carolina, USC. Belonging to a family of viruses called herpesviridae, HSV-1 is spread from person to person in a number of ways, including self-inoculation and direct physical contact.
