Herpes viruses take their name from the Greek word herpein, which means "to creep" a reflection of the way common herpes skin lesions or ulcers spread. When individuals refer to herpes simplex they are primarily concerned with two prevalent types, HSV-1and HSV-2. There is a common belief that HSV-1attacks above the waist and is responsible for cold sores, while HSV-2 attacks below the waist and is responsible for the genital lesions. However, both herpes viruses HSV-1and II can cause herpetic lesions on the oral mucosa and the genital region. Herpes HSV-1 is primarily the cause of recurrent cold sores while HSV-2 are generally responsible for the genital lesions.

An estimated 21 percent of persons 12 years and older are infected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). The prevalence has increased by 30 percent in the past 15 years. Many patients with HSV-2 are asymptomatic, and an estimated 80 percent of cases are never diagnosed.

Fortunately, there are now very effective oral medications that can reduce the number of recurrent outbreaks associated with the herpes virus. Clinical trials have demonstrated that these oral medications are the most effective treatment options for the treatment of the herpes virus:

By the end of 12 months, one-third of the patients taking oral medications still had not had a single genital herpes outbreak compared to only 4% of those taking placebo (sugar pill).

Over half of the patients (55%) who experienced a high frequency of genital herpes outbreaks (six or more per year) did not have a single outbreak for 6 months while taking the oral medications.

Patients with 9 or fewer genital herpes outbreaks showed comparable results by using the oral medications.

Oral medications can significantly shorten the duration and/or severity of symptoms during a genital herpes outbreak.

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