George Washington's role in this affair really began in October 31, 1753, when he was commissioned as ambassador by Governor Robert Dinwiddie (of Virginia), to carry a diplomatic objection to General St. Pierre stationed at Fort le Boeuf on the shore of Lake Erie.
Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus causes painful sores on your lips, gums, tongue, roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. It also can cause symptoms such as fever and muscle aches. 1  The herpes simplex virus affects only humans.
Herpes is an infection caused by two virus types, and it appears in two forms, as either oral or genital herpes. Many prevention tips are valuable for both oral and genital herpes, but the latter will be the primary focus of this article. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are both spread by the transmission of infected fluids through skin-to-skin contact, particularly when blisters are present. 2  It is possible, although less likely, to transmit herpes when blisters are not present, however.