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What is meant by Genital Herpes?


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Herpes genitalis

  1. Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by the herpes simplex virus.
  2. Herpes generates painful blisters (fluid-filled lumps) that might burst open and drip fluid.
  3. It can affect both men and women.
  4. The initial symptoms of the disease are pain, itching and tiny sores.
  5. In late phase, ulcers and scabs get developed.
  6. Genital herpes is latent in the body after the initial infection.

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