SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OF GENITAL HERPES

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Both types can cause sores on the genitals, buttocks, or thighs. Nearly all individuals infected with HSV will experience no symptoms or only mild ones. However, some people may have outbreaks that include painful blisters, sores, and flu-like