what is herpies
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. HSV-1 is most commonly associated with blistering lesions around the mouth known as cold sores. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). 2  HSV causes genital herpes by entering the skin or mucous membranes through microscopic breaks in the skin and mucous membranes.