Genital Herpes: Diagnosis and Recurrence

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused mainly by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is also increasingly linked to genital infections, especially in younger people. The virus spreads mainly through sexual contact. A major challenge is asymptomatic viral shedding, which...

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused primarily by the herpes simplex virus type 2.

HSV-2 commonly spreads through direct sexual contact. Transmission can occur even without visible symptoms due to asymptomatic viral shedding.

After initial exposure, symptoms usually appear within 4 to 7 days as painful vesicular ...