What is herpes simplex type 1?

Cold sores: Hsv ! is the name for cold sores that commonly occur on the lips.

A DNA virus: HSV I is a strain of a DNA virus well known for it's tendency to recur in humans. It was originally first associated with simple cold sores near the lips but can be found in genital herpes breakouts where HSV type 2 was seen is the primary cause. These DNA viruses can hibernate in the body off & on for a lifetime.

DNA virus: Hs type 1 is produced by a dna virus that commonly passes in the oral secretions or from direct contact with the skin. It is most commonly identified in "cold sores" which are actually a reactivation of a previous hs1 infection.