Herpes labialis is a contagious disease caused by a virus called HSV, which mainly manifests around the lips, cheeks and mouth. Herpes labialis usually clears up on its own and can be treated at home.

Although they are both sexually transmitted diseases, and have names that can be easily confused with each other, genital warts and genital herpes are two different diseases. The best way to prevent them is to practice safe sex.

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection during pregnancy is a common infection in women of reproductive age. Women infected with the herpes virus during pregnancy are likely to infect their fetus during pregnancy or even their newborn.