Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by a virus called Herpes simplex. Most people get genital herpes quite mildly but some will have painful symptoms.
Medication, education and self-help treatment help to reduce symptoms and limit the number of herpes outbreaks.
This page gives you information about genital herpes, what you can do if you are worried that you might have the infection and advice on how to protect yourself.
Read more at http://www.fpa.org.uk/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis-help/genital-herpes#FGvkf0axjD2cKjRY.99
