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In their lifetimes, most human beings will be exposed to a herpes virus. This family of viruses (Herpesviridae) has been implicated in a wide range of diseases and conditions, including chickenpox, oral or facial herpes, genital herpes, mononucleosis, and corneal blindness. Consultation with a physician or other healthcare provider is an important step in getting treatment for herpes. To manage herpes, physicians try to reduce the number and severity of outbreaks.