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 ...

Herpes on the penis looks like clusters of small, fluid-filled blisters. After the initial outbreak, the sores can recur during moments of illness, stress, or fatigue. Genital herpes is a sexually ...

Syphilis causes similar symptoms in females and males. A person may first notice sores on the body, including on the vagina or vulva. Other symptoms can include a rash, fever, sore throat, headaches, ...

Dr Johnston Miheso, a consultant urogynaecologist lets us in on the sexually transmitted infections you need to watch out for. • Vaginal and pelvic pain for women. • Genital ulcers (sores on the ...

Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no ...

HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1), which usually causes oral herpes HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2), which usually causes genital herpes Both types of herpes are transmitted via intimate contact ...

Oral and genital herpes can be transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, and that includes kissing. You can get herpes from someone even if they show no symptoms or visible sores. While ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH You can technically get oral herpes from sharing a drink, but you are more likely to get it from kissing or skin-to-skin contact. Assessing Your Risk Sharing a ...

The rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to pose threats. The prevalence of one uncurable STI in particular – genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 – is at a global high, ...

Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally – according to new estimates released today. At least 1 person ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...