📋Overview
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused primarily by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), and less commonly by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). It is characterized by recurrent painful sores or blisters in the genital and anal areas. The term 'genital herpes' is the preferred modern terminology, replacing older or less specific labels such as 'herpes genitalis.'
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