Viral herpes is contagious and can be spread through direct, body fluids or sexual contact, with symptoms such as malaise and blisters visible. Viral herpes is contagious, so it can infect people. The main types of viral herpes include herpes zoster and herpes simplex, and in the case of herpes zoster the main way of transmission is through direct contact with the blister fluid of the blisters. In case of herpes simplex, if it is HSV-1 type, it can be transmitted through saliva and other body fluids. In case of HSV-2, it is spread through sexual contact. When a person is infected with varicella-zoster virus or herpes simplex virus, he or she will experience symptoms such as weakness, fever, loss of appetite, and blisters on the skin, accompanied by pain and burning sensation. Viral herpes patients need to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the physician to carry out antiviral and symptomatic treatment, keep the skin clean and dry at the rash, avoid scratching, the prognosis is good. In conclusion, patients with viral herpes need to strengthen self-management, avoid close contact with others to prevent infection, and follow up on schedule.