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  1. Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • 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. So… See more

    Symptoms

    Most people infected with HSVdon't know they have it. They may have no symptoms or have very … See more

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    Causes

    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 wit… See more

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    Risk Factors

    A higher risk of getting genital herpes is linked to: 1. Contact with genitals through oral, vaginal or anal sex.Having sexual contact without using a barrier increases your risk of … See more

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    Complications

    Complications associated with genital herpes may include: 1. Other sexually transmitted infections. Having genital sores raises your risk of giving or getting other STIs, inclu… See more

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  1. 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.
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    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.
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    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by herpes simplex viruses (HSV) types 1 and 2. This is the same type of virus that causes cold sores. Around 1 in every 8 sexually active Australian adults have genital herpes. Genital herpes can cause outbreaks (flare-ups) of blisters or sores on the genitals and anus.
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    Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the virus most commonly linked to genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes painful blisters and ulcers on the penis, vagina, or rectum. The virus is passed during intimate sexual contact prior to and following the outbreak of ulcers.
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