genital herpes

Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention What Is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Both HSV 1 and HSV 2 can cause genital herpes. After infection, the virus remains in the body for life and can reactivate, causing future outbreaks. Many people never develop […]