Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are very common and are caused by HSV type 1 (HSV-1) and HSV type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 being mostly associated with orofacial disease, whereas HSV-2 is usually associated with perigenital infection. Diagnosis of HSV infection is established based on history, physical and laboratory examination. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method to detect anti-HSV…