Let's talk about STDs - Herpes Genitalis (III)

Common names:

• Genital Herpes
• Herpes Genitalis
• Herpes Groin
• Herpes Simplex Type 2  

 What Is Genital Herpes?

Genital herpes is an infection of the *genitals, *buttocks, or *anal area caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2. Yet as people begin to have sex at younger ages the herpes type 1 virus has increasingly been shown to also cause genital herpes.  Photos

 

 Causes

Genital herpes is a highly contagious infection usually spread through intercourse, but it can be passed through oral or anal sex as well. Learn about it in this sexual health article.

• Are You at Risk?