Genital Herpes
Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection is the most common ulcerative STI in the UK.
Symptoms
Symptoms can start with mild soreness and groups of small painful blisters appearing on the genitals and surrounding areas. These can quickly break to form shallow painful lesions or ulcers. Sometimes people have flu-like symptoms and pains in the groin and down the legs.
Treatment
Early treatment is advisable with a course of antiviral tablets. Treatment helps to shorten the time you are unwell and works best if taken as quickly as possible after symptoms start. Treatment is not a cure and repeat attacks are possible.
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Protect yourself
Protect yourself against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections by using a condom every time you have sex.
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Get treated
Visit one of our clinics to be treated for Genital Herpes and get tested for other STIs.
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Talk to us
You can use webchat to contact a sexual health professional in confidence (available Monday to Friday, 2pm to 4pm,