What is genital herpes?

Genital herpes can cause painful genital sores and can be severe in people with suppressed immune systems. If you touch your sores or the fluids from the sores, you may transfer herpes to another part of your body, such as your eyes. read more

Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-type 1 commonly causes fever blisters on the mouth or face (oral herpes), while HSV-type 2 typically affects the genital area (genital herpes). However, both viral types can cause either genital or oral infections. read more

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Learn about symptoms, testing, prevention, and treatments. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). read more

Genital Herpes - STD Information from CDC. Facts, Statistics, Treatment, and Other Resources. read more

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Most cases of genital herpes are caused by infection by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is more often the cause of cold sores or fever blisters. read more