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Some herpes-like conditions are also STIs such as syphilis and genital warts. Others are skin diseases, including contact dermatitis and folliculitis. And some are simple allergies or irritations, like jock itch and molluscum contagiosum, that can go away with home care

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There is no cure, so people infected with herpes have it forever. Though the virus is rarely life-threatening for most people with it, it's extremely dangerous for pregnant women. A virus flare-up during pregnancy increases her risk of premature labor and an unborn baby can get a deadly infection in the womb.

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At first, the sores look similar to small bumps or pimples before developing into pus-filled blisters. These may be red, yellow or white. Once they burst, a clear or yellow liquid will run out, before the blister develops a yellow crust and heals

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Taking antiviral oral medications, such as acyclovir, famciclovir and valacyclovir (these medications are traditionally the most effective) Applying antiviral topical ointments, such as acyclovir and penciclovir. Using over-the-counter topical anesthetics or anti-inflammatory agents to alleviate symptoms.

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Prevention: HSV can be prevented by using condoms correctly, having a positive partner take the antiviral medicines, and being  active with an HSV negative person.

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Treatment: Herpes can be managed with antiviral medicine. This does not eliminate it though. The drugs can make the symptoms improve, however.

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Effects on Newborns: The virus can be spread through childbirth. This means their baby will now have a permanent infection.

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Long-term effects: Herpes stays in the body permanently. It is commonly HSV-2 that leads to  worse, chronic form of the virus.

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Symptoms and Spread: Herpes can sores and blisters, but it can also make some people develop brain inflammation if rare complications happen. HSV-1 usually causes sores around the mouth, while 2 cause sores around the gential area and discharge. It is possible for HSV-1 to lead to genital sores, however. Contact with mouth, anus, and gential area spreads the virus, especially when there is a flare up, can lead to infection.

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Pathogen: Herpes can be caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2. The HSV stands for herpes simplex virus.