Herpes Simplex 1 is commonly known as?

Herpes Simplex 1 is commonly known as?

• A. Fever blisters or cold sores
• B. Genital herpes
• C. Ringworm
• D. Basal cell carcinoma

Answer: (A)

HSV-1 is best known for causing fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth. After the initial oral infection, the virus stays latent in nerve cells and can reactivate, leading to periodic outbreaks at the lips or face, especially with triggers like sun exposure, stress, or illness. While HSV-1 can sometimes affect the genital area, its classic association is oral herpes. The other options describe entirely different conditions—ringworm is a fungal skin infection, and basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer.

HSV-1 is best known for causing fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth. After the initial oral infection, the virus stays latent in nerve cells and can reactivate, leading to periodic outbreaks at the lips or face, especially with triggers like sun exposure, stress, or illness. While HSV-1 can sometimes affect the genital area, its classic association is oral herpes. The other options describe entirely different conditions—ringworm is a fungal skin infection, and basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer.