Man with herpes simplex virus on his lips drying his face with a towel - stock photo

Close-up portrait of young man in bathroom, drying with a towel his mouth infected by herpes simplex virus. This is the most common form of infection by the herpes simplex virus, it is usually called cold sores or fever blisters, and in order to reduce the risk of herpes transmission it is important not sharing items that come in contact with the mouth.