Comparison of Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 and Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 - HSV-1 vs HSV-2
HSV-1 vs HSV-2 Usually HSV-1 is transmitted by oral to oral contact which cause oral herpes (which can include symptoms known as cold sores), but it can also cause genital herpes. HSV-2 is a sexually transmitted infection which cause genital herpes. Is HSV 1 an STD? Genital herpes is an STD caused by two types of simplex viruses. These viruses are called herpes simplex virus type 1 and other is known as herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). What is the difference between HSV 1 IgG and HSV 2 IGG? One of the advantages of the IgG test is that it is better able to us to make difference between HSV-1, i.e. the type primarily associated with cold sores and HSV-2 i.e. the type that usually causes genital herpes compared to the IgM test. Is HSV 1 or 2 worse? Most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, whereas HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes, but remember Generally someone with HSV-2 will have sores around the genitals or in the rectum. Symptoms are generally the most intense during t...