1.   Genital herpes, or herpes simplex, is an incurable infection that can cause painful genital sores.

2.   It causes such painful sores on the mouth, lips, feet and teats that animals are frequently unable to eat, drink or walk.

3.   The elephant herpes is similar to a virus that causes cold sores and painful genital sores in humans.

4.   The infection can cause painful sores on the eyelid or the surface of the eye.