Herpes dermatitis and herpetic whitlow resources for patients/public

The herpes virus usually affects the mouth or genitals, but sometimes it can spread to other parts of the body. Where and how does it spread?

Information about various conditions caused by the herpesviruses, including Ramsay-hunt syndrome, cytomegalovirus infections and roseola.

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