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Genital Herpes
 Cause
 Transmission
 Symptoms
 Diagnosis
 Treatment
 Prevention
 Complications
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Genital Herpes

Cause

Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV.

  • HSV type 1 most commonly infects the mouth and lips, causing sores known as fever blisters or cold sores. 
  • HSV type 2 is the usual cause of genital herpes, but it also can infect the mouth.

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Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to genital herpes on ClinicalTrials.gov.

See Also

  • Shutting Down the Genital Herpes Virus
  • Herpevac Trial for Women
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections News Releases
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about genital herpes.

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    Volunteer for Clinical Studies
    Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to genital herpes on ClinicalTrials.gov.

    See Also

  • Shutting Down the Genital Herpes Virus
  • Herpevac Trial for Women
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections News Releases
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about genital herpes.