Herpes originates from "herpein," a Greek word that basically means "creep". Apparently, herpes virus literally creeps all through out your body (that is, if you're infected). It is incurable. You can reduce its infection though. Nevertheless, victims of this virus suffer from itchiness, skin blisters, open wounds. The most popular herpes is genital herpes that usually comes from sexual acts. It's a contagious virus. So, if you have a herpes virus better consult your doctor and hide before people find out and burn you because of it.