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What causes the genital herpes?
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Sexual contact is the primary way that the virus spreads. After the initial infection, the virus lies dormant in your body and can reactivate several times a year.
What do genital herpes look like on females?
Female genitals Genital sores vary in size and number, but as with oral herpes, they look like pimples or blisters filled with fluid. They will burst and develop a yellowy crust as they heal. Females are more likely to have trouble urinating during a genital herpes outbreak than men.
What happens when a girl gets genital herpes?
The first herpes outbreak often occurs within the 2 weeks after contracting the virus from an infected person. The first signs may include: Itching, tingling, or burning feeling in the vaginal or anal area. Flu-like symptoms, including fever.
Can you get genital herpes from kissing?
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes. HSV spreads through vaginal, oral and anal sex. You can also get HSV from kissing or close (skin-to-skin) contact with someone who has open sores.
Can genital herpes be removed?
Genital Herpes Treatment and Care There is no cure for herpes. Antiviral medications can, however, prevent or shorten outbreaks during the period of time the person takes the medication.
Does herpes have a smell?
It’s most common to have discharge when you’re having other symptoms like sores. This liquid also tends to happen along with a strong smell that many people with herpes describe as “fishy.” This smell usually gets stronger or more pungent after having sex.
What can herpes look like?
What does a genital herpes outbreak look like? Genital herpes outbreaks usually look like a cluster of itchy or painful blisters filled with fluid. They may be different sizes and appear in different places. The blisters break or turn into sores that bleed or ooze a whitish fluid.
What happens if genital herpes is left untreated?
What happens if herpes is not treated? Herpes can be painful, but it generally does not cause serious health problems like other STDs can. Without treatment, you might continue to have regular outbreaks, or they could only happen rarely. Some people naturally stop getting outbreaks after a while.