Infection with the herpes virus is categorized into one of several distinct disorders based on the site of infection. Oral Herpes, the visible symptoms of which are colloquially called cold sores , infects the face and mouth. Oral herpes is the most common form of infection. Infection of the genitals, commonly known as herpes , is the second most common form of herpes. Other disorders such as herpetic whitlow, herpes gladiatorum, ocular herpes (keratitis), cerebral herpes infection encephalitis, Mollaret's meningitis, neonatal herpes, and possibly Bell's palsy are all caused by herpes simplex viruses.
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