Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types:
- Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1)
- Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2)
Both can cause genital herpes, but it’s more commonly associated with HSV-2.
It’s passed on through vaginal, anal, and oral sex with someone who has the infection, even when they aren’t displaying symptoms.
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Authored Dec 22, 2017
by Joseph Issac, MPharm
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