Genital Herpes - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and passed on through vaginal, anal, and oral sex.

Symptoms-
Fever

Headache

Muscle or body pain

Painful urination

Skin will crust over and form scabs

Small blisters that break open, leaving painful sores

Swollen lymph nodes

Tingling, burning or itching around the genitals

Tiredness or fatigue

Ulcers

Causes-
Genital herpes is generally caused by the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1), which can be spread through sexual contact and skin-to-skin contact. Women are more prone to have this disease than men. Having multiple sex partners is a risk factor for this disease.

Complications

Brain damage, blindness or death for the newborn

HIV/AIDS

Urethritis

Meningitis

Proctitis

Specialists to visit
Gynecologist and Obstetrician
Infectious Disease Doctor

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com