Herpes is a skin infection caused by germs. The cause is usually staphylococcus bacteria, or staphylococcus. However, streptococcus bacteria, or streptococci, may also cause herpes in some cases.
Herpes is more common in children between the ages of two and six years and usually starts when bacteria enter into a slit in the skin, such as a wound, scratch or insect bite. Symptoms begin with red or pimples-like ulcers surrounded by red skin.
These sores can be found anywhere, usually occurring on the face, arms and legs. The sores are filled with pus, then open after a few days and form a thick bursa. Herpes is often itchy, but it can cause sores to spread. Herpes is spread by contact with the sores or nasal hernias of an infected person. Herpes can be treated with antibiotics.