How bad is genital herpes?

Genital herpes is one of the STDs that frightens people most. But it's not as bad as you may think—and a lot more common. read more

WebMD shows you pictures of genital herpes symptoms and treatments -- and how to avoid getting the virus in the first place. read more

Genital herpes is a chronic, life-long viral infection. Two types of HSV can cause genital herpes: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Most cases of recurrent genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, and approximately 50 million persons in the United States are infected with this type of genital herpes . read more

Genital herpes is one of the STDs that frightens people most. But it's not as bad as you may think—and a lot more common. What to know about the sexually transmitted infection, in light of the scandalous headlines about Usher. read more

Genital Herpes Symptoms You may feel itchy or tingly around your genitals. This is usually followed by painful, small blisters that pop and leave sores that ooze or bleed. read more

Genital herpes may cause painful genital ulcers that can be severe and persistent in persons with suppressed immune systems, such as HIV-infected persons. 5 Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can also cause rare but serious complications such as aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the linings of the brain). read more