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Genital herpes is caused by herpes
simplex 1 or 2 (HSV1/2). HSV1 is the most common but usually results in
cold sores. HSV2 usually causes genital herpes. Both are viruses
that cause an outbreak of blisters and both can be latent for
years before an outbreak.

The symptoms of Genital Herpes are a rash that turns into
blisters that turn into a dry scab. As the name says, the symptoms appear around the
genital area but may also appear anywhere between the knees and waist.
You may also have headaches, tiredness and fever.

It is difficult to avoid outbreaks of Genital Herpes. Genital
Herpes is caused by the virus Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2) and sometimes Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV1). Once you've caught this virus, it stays in your body
for life but remains latent most of the time. The trick is to keep it
latent but that is easier said than done.

Yes, Genital Herpes is contagious. Genital Herpes is caused by the virus
Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2) and sometimes by Herpes
Simplex 1 (HSV1).

HSV2 is usually transmitted via sexual activity. The risk
is highest when there is an outbreak of Genital Herpes. The outbreak
starts as a rash that turns into blisters which turns into a dry scab.
These symptoms lasts about a week and are usually found on or
around the genitals but can appear anywhere between the knees and
waist.

The only way to avoid giving Genital Herpes to others is to avoid physical
contact from the genitals with another person. Genital Herpes is
mostly contagious via sexual activity.

Genital Herpes is caused by the virus
Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2). Once you've caught the virus, it's for life, it
doesn't leave your body. Fortunately it is latent most of the time. The symptoms
of Genital Herpes are a rash around the genital area, in principle
anywhere between the knees and waist. This rash turns into blisters
which then turn into a dry scab. Genital Herpes will come back with
intervals of typically months or years.

Yes, you should see a doctor. Genital Herpes is often
misdiagnosed because the symptoms may vary but self diagnosis is not a
sensible option.

Genital Herpes is caused by the virus Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2) and sometimes HSV1 which usually causes Oral Herpes / cold sores. HSV2 is mainly transmitted via sexual activity which includes not only traditional intercourse but any sexual activity that involves the genitals. If you have Genital Herpes and you receive oral sex, your partner risks getting Oral Herpes and if you have Oral Herpes and give oral sex, your partner risks getting Genital Herpes.

No, there is no cure for Genital Herpes. Genital Herpes is caused by the
Herpes Simplex 1 or 2 virus, but mostly the
latter. HSV1 mostly causes Oral Herpes -
cold sores.

No. If you have Genital Herpes,
caused by the virus Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2),
it is however recommended that you use condoms because
this will reduce the risk of passing the virus to your partner.

1 in 5 adults have the virus
Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2) that causes
Genital Herpes and most don't even know it.

HSV2 is usually transmitted via sexual
activity. What many people don't realize is that the virus
is not only transmittable via traditional intercourse.
If you have Genital Herpes and you receive oral sex you
risk giving your partner Oral Herpes,
and if you have Oral
Herpes and you give oral sex you risk giving your
partner Genital Herpes.