What is Herpes?

Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can be differentiated into two types or strains:

• Single Herpes Type 1 (VHS-1). It is usually the one that causes oral herpes.
• Single Herpes type 2 (VHS-2). It is usually the one that causes genital herpes.

In the case of genital herpes, its clinical manifestations are usually the appearance of sores in the area of the vulva, vagina, cervix, anus, penis, scrotum, buttocks and / or inner thighs, plus a burning sensation and intense pain when urinating.

Herpes is spread from skin to skin, especially by having unprotected sex or oral sex. Currently, there is no definitive cure for this type of viral infection, although there are medications that help reduce symptoms and prevent transmission to others.

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Zaira Salvador

B.Sc., M.Sc.

Embryologist

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) More information about Zaira Salvador

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