Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. Characteristics of genital herpes include pain, itching and sores in your genital area. Unfortunately, you may not encounter any signs or symptoms of genital herpes.

1. SYMPTOMS | CAUSES | DIAGNOSIS
| TREATMENT

2. Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection
that affects both men and women. Genital herpes is a
common sexually transmitted infection that affects both
men and women. Characteristics of genital herpes include
pain, itching and sores in your genital area.
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) contributes to genital
herpes. Sexual contact is the reason behind the spread of
the virus. After the initial infection, the virus lies dormant
in your body and can reactivate several times a year.

3. Most people who've been infected with HSV don’t know
they have the infection because they have no signs or
symptoms. When present, the symptoms of genital herpes
include:
 Pain or itching that begins after exposure to an infected
sexual partner
 Small red bumps or tiny white blisters
 Ulcers that form when the blisters rupture
 Scabs that form as the ulcers heal

4. There are two types of herpes simplex virus infections
can cause genital herpes:
 HSV-1: The virus normally causes cold sores or fever
blisters around your mouth, though it can be spread
to your genital area during oral sex.
 HSV-2: The virus causes genital herpes. It spreads
through sexual and skin-to-skin contact.

5.  Viral culture: This test involves taking a tissue sample or
scraping of the sores for examination in the laboratory.
 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test: This test is used to
copy your DNA from a sample of your blood, tissue from
a sore or spinal fluid. The DNA can then be tested to
establish the presence of HSV and determine which type
of HSV you have.
 Blood test: This test analyzes a sample of your blood for
the presence of HSV antibodies.

6. Sadly, there is no cure for genital herpes. Some medicines
may:
 Help sores heal sooner during an initial outbreak
 Minimize the harshness and duration of symptoms in
recurrent outbreaks
 Reduce the chances of reappearance
 Reduce the chance of transmitting the herpes virus to
another
Antiviral medications such as Zovirax, Famvir and Valtrex
may be helpful.

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