Herpes Treatment

Herpes

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What is genital herpes?

What are the symptoms of genital herpes?

While many infected individuals have no symptoms, some may experience stinging or tingling in the genital area, small painful red sores or blisters, a rash-like appearance or cracked skin on the genitals, and difficulties with urination. Flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and swollen glands can occur during the initial infection.

What causes genital herpes?

Genital herpes spreads through skin-to-skin contact, typically during sexual activities, including genital or oral sex. Both HSV-1 (commonly causing cold sores) and HSV-2 (the primary cause of genital herpes) can affect the genital or anal areas. The virus is most contagious when blisters or sores are present, but it can also be transmitted even without visible symptoms.

How is genital herpes treated?

You should see a doctor to determine the right treatment for you. Using condoms and dental dams during sex, even without symptoms, is important for prevention.

Can genital herpes be prevented?

Practising safe sex is the best way to prevent genital herpes. This includes using condoms and dental dams consistently, even when no sores or blisters are present. It is important to avoid sexual contact when symptoms are present and to refrain from oral sex during a cold sore outbreak.

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), the same virus that causes cold sores. It leads to outbreaks of blisters or sores on the genitals and anus, with symptoms that can recur throughout a person's life.