What Does Genital Herpes Look Like? | Genital Herpes Signs and Symptoms, Treatment and Complications

What Does Genital Herpes Look Like? | Genital Herpes Signs and Symptoms, Treatment and Complications Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-2), manifests as painful lesions or sores on the genitals, anus, buttocks, or thighs, accompanied by symptoms like itching, burning, and flu-like sensations. Risk factors include unprotected sex, multiple partners, and immunocompromised states. Diagnosis involves physical examination and may include lab tests. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms with antiviral medications like acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir. Complications include increased risk of other STIs, recurrent outbreaks, and rare neurological issues. Prevention involves abstinence, monogamy, condom use, and open communication. No HSV vaccines are currently available. #GenitalHerpes #Herpes #STIs #herpessimplex #herpessimplexvirus #hsv1 #hsv2 Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @learnmedicineasap   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe for more medical and health content:    / @learnmedicineasap   Check out our other videos What are the Early Signs and Symptoms of HIV infection? - HIV/AIDS    • What are the Early Signs and Symptoms...   Bacterial Vaginosis – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment    • Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) – Symptoms, ...   Syphilis – Symptoms, Causes, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications, Preventions    • Syphilis – Symptoms, Causes, Pathophy...   Herpes | Genital Herpes - Signs & Symptoms, Causes, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment    • Herpes | Genital Herpes - Signs & Sym...   Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and prevention    • Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Dia...   Metabolic Syndrome | Syndrome X – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention    • Metabolic Syndrome | Syndrome X – Sym...   Gonorrhea – Symptoms, Causes, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications    • Gonorrhea – Symptoms, Causes, Pathoph...   Psoriasis: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis, Treatment & Complications    • Psoriasis: Symptoms, Causes, Types, D...   Rheumatoid Arthritis – Signs & Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications    • Rheumatoid Arthritis – Signs & Sympto...