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Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes. Genital herpes can often be spread by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
Some people infected with the virus may have very mild symptoms or no symptoms. They can still able to spread the virus. Other people have pain, itching and sores around the genitals, anus or mouth.
There is no cure for genital herpes. Symptoms often show up...
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Most people infected with HSV don't know they have it. They may have no symptoms or have very mild symptoms.
Symptoms start about 2 to 12 days after exposure to the virus. They may include:
Genital herpes is caused by two types of herpes simplex virus. These types include herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). People with HSV infections can pass along the virus even when they have no visible symptoms.
HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes. The virus can be present:
There's no cure for genital herpes. Treatment with prescription antiviral pills may be used for the following:
Commonly prescribed medicines used for genital herpes include:...
Prevention of genital herpes is the same as preventing other sexually transmitted infections.
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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