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Herpes is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by oral and genital forms, with symptoms ranging from small blisters to sore throats and ulcers. The infection cycles between active disease and periods without symptoms, with the first episode often being the most severe. According to the [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]] (WHO), approximately 67% of people under the age of 50 have been infected with the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). The [[centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC) reports that genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), affects around 1 in 6 people in the United States. Researchers, such as those at the [[national-institutes-of-health|National Institutes of Health]] (NIH), continue to study the virus and develop new treatments, including antiviral medications like [[acyclovir|acyclovir]], which can help manage symptoms and reduce the risk of transmission.