Genital herpesOverview

overview

Genital herpes is an infection spread through sex that can cause small blisters on the genitals, anus, thighs or bottom.

symptoms

Symptoms of genital herpes include small red blisters around your genitals, anus, thighs or bottom.

treatments_overview

Treatments for genital herpes include antiviral medicine and cream for any pain. You can get treatment at a sexual health clinic.

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self_care

causes

Until the blisters have fully healed, genital herpes is very easy to pass on from skin contact with the infected area.