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.
Genital Herpes is a virus, but outbreaks may be fungus. No herpes is a virus. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2.Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection.owever, very few outbreaks or sores thought to be caused by the herpes virus actually test positive for the herpes virus. If a sore or outbreak does not test positive in a culture test or swab test it is impossible to diagnose the OB as viral.