List the measures undertaken to diagnose, treat, and prevent transmissionof herpes simplex virus.

Humans are susceptible to two varieties of herpes simplex viruses, namely HSV-1 and HSV-2. These viruses are very similar in terms of the cells they infect and humans seem to be the only natural host for these viruses, although experimentally induced infections in other mammals are possible.

Small, painful vesicles on the mucus membranes of the mouth or genitalia, lymphadenopathy, and exudates are the typical diagnostic symptoms of herpes simplex. Further diagnosis is done by staining and microscopy. Distinguishing HSV-1 and 2 is done by direct tests or cell cultures using fluorescent antibodies are DNA probes. Lab tests are required for this type of diagnosis.