Herpes Genitalis

Herpes genitalis is caused by the herpes simplex virus
Typically affects the genital area
Caused either genital or oral infections
Cause "outbreaks"
Of blisters
And ulcers

Herpes is spread by anal sex, oral sex, and vaginal sex
Can be transmitted with or without the presence of sores
An estimated 40 million people have genital herpes
Which is a chronic viral infection

HSV may cause
Recurrent painful, genital ulcers
And can be severe in people
With suppressed immune systems

Severe genital herpes
Frequently causes
Psychological
And emotional stress

If a woman
With HSV is pregnant
Potentially fatal infections
In infants can occur

People infected
With herpes
May be more susceptible
To HIV infection

Blisters or bumps may appear on the genital area
When it gets into skin cells the virus reproduces itself
And starts to multiply, making the skin red and sensative