Genital Herpes

Genital Herpes (herpes genitalis) is caused by a virus named HSV type 2 (herpes simplex virus type 2) in most cases. Genital herpes HSV-1 infections are increasing and strongly related to sexual behaviour, especially the age at which first sex took place. Most individuals do not have HSV-1 and HSV-2 symptoms or signs are minimal. When visible signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum and they must be treated.

Genital herpes now exceed 50% in certain populations and is highly contagious infection. It is usually spread through sex (STD - Sexually Transmitted Disease). First symptoms usually appear 4-7 days after exposure to HSV (after sex with herpes - infected person).

Genital herpes type-2 (HSV-2) infections is more common in women than in men as male-female transmission is more likely than female-male.

Where to search for genital herpes? Male: on the shaft of the penis, on the inner thigh, buttocks, anus.
Female: near the pubis, labia, clitoris, vulva, buttocks or anus.

What is symptoms of genital herpes? Genital Herpes symptoms: flu-like symptoms, itching and burning, pain, fever, discharge from the penis or vagina, swollen glands, muscle pain, headache, painful urination.