Definition of masked. 1  1 : marked by the use of masks a masked ball. 2  2 : failing to present or produce the usual symptoms : latent a masked infection a masked virus.
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double-stranded DNA virus with an enveloped, icosahedral capsid. It is a common cause of infections of the skin and mucous membranes, manifesting itself as tiny, clear, fluid-filled blisters usually around the mouth or genitals.
Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. It is generally spread through unprotected sex, contact with open sores, and kissing. It can also be spread through childbirth, and may on rare occasions be spread through contact with open wounds. Herpes is not a deadly virus.But it does come with severe social stigma and cause painful and itchy outbreaks.ost people believe that oral herpes is a different virus than genital herpes, and while it's possible that the risk of infection is greater if you have HSV-1 in the mouth and HSV-2 in the genitals, it's possible that your oral herpes is actually HSV-2.