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1. www.nhsinform.scot › genital-herpesGenital herpes - NHS inform

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   Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are 2 different types of the virus. Both of which affect the genitals. Genital herpes causes painful blisters and sores on and around the genitals. It can also sometimes cause problems if you have it for the first time during ...

2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › genitalGenital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 22, 2022 · 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.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › diseases › genital-herpesGenital Herpes: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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   Jul 15, 2024 · Genital herpes is a common infection that causes sores or blisters on your genitals. The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2) causes it. Although there isn’t a cure for herpes, there are ways to prevent its spread and treat outbreaks.

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   What causes genital herpes?

   • 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.

   Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   What is genital herpes?

   • Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are 2 different types of the virus. Both of which affect the genitals. Genital herpes causes painful blisters and sores on and around the genitals.

   Genital herpes - NHS inform

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   How does genital herpes spread?

   • 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.

   Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Can HSV cause genital herpes?

   • The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both types can give you genital herpes, although HSV-2 causes it much more frequently. Genital herpes mainly spreads through vaginal, oral and anal sex. But you can also get genital herpes from someone with oral herpes.

   Genital Herpes: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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   Does herpes simplex cause genital & oral sores?

   • Herpes simplex can cause both genital and oral herpes. Some people may experience sores during outbreaks while others may not have any symptoms. Herpes typically spreads through direct contact with sores. What is herpes simplex? The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes.

   Herpes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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   Can genital herpes simplex cause symptoms?

   • The first time you are infected with genital herpes simplex it is called the primary infection. This may, or may not, cause symptoms (described below). Following a primary infection, the virus is not cleared from the body but lies inactive (dormant) in a nearby nerve.

   Genital Herpes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - patient

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5. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › herpes-simplex-genitalHerpes simplex - genital | Health topics A to Z - CKS | NICE

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   Genital herpes describes an infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 is the most common cause of oro-labial and genital herpes in the UK. HSV-2 is more likely to cause recurrent genital herpes. HSV is usually acquired at mucosal surfaces or skin breaks by direct sexual contact, or more rarely contact with lesions at other sites ...

6. alpha30.patient.info › genital-herpesGenital Herpes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - patient

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   Mar 28, 2023 · It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. The buttocks and anus may also be affected. There are two types of herpes simplex virus: Type 1 herpes simplex virus is the usual cause of cold sores around the mouth. It also causes around half of cases of genital herpes. Type 2 herpes simplex virus usually only causes genital herpes.

7. www.healthline.com › health › herpes-simplexHerpes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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   Jan 26, 2024 · The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes. Get the details on key signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

8. leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk › storage › appGenital Herpes - Causes, Symptoms, Tests, Treatment

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   Genital herpes Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It’s caused by a virus called herpes simplex. Herpes infection is very common and many people have the virus without ever knowing it. Most people with genital herpes will only get mild symptoms but others will get painful symptoms.