title: The herpes simplex viruses: the facts health professionals need to know.
abstract: Herpes labialis and herpes genitalis are described, including the symptoms, complications, treatment, and research of the disease. The article explains how transmission or contraction of the herpes virus occurs, particularly in the hospital setting, and how it can be avoided by the health professional.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006560:Herpes Labialis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D011247:Pregnancy; D014481:United States