Yes, Herpes can be classified based on where the lesions or Herpes Virus is present:
- Herpetic Gingivostomatitis presents itself on the gums of the mouth
- Herpes Genitalis presents itself on and around the male or female genitalia
- Herpes Labialis presents itself on the lips or oral mucosa
- A Herpes Gladiatorum or Herpetic Whitlow presents itself on the ends of the fingers, just above the nail bed
Herpes Viral Meningitis or Herpes Viral Meningitis is present in the brain.
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