Introduction
Herpes Simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a virus that belongs to the alpha herpes viridae subfamily and causes genital ulcer diseases. The transmission of HSV-2 occurs most often due to a sexual intercourse in humans, although it can disseminate through physical contact with the lesions and saliva from the patients. Medical professionals may contract the infection and lesions on their fingers, if they inadvertently contact the patient’s vaginal mucosa or mouth, without using appropriate gloves. The HSV-2 infection is known to be asymptomatic in 80 % of the cases . Genital herpes is a frequent infection acquired during pregnancy and about 5 % ...
