Genital Herpes can be defined as a sexually transmitted viral infection that can be caused by having sexual interaction with an infected person. Once encountered, the virus may manifest its infectious nature multiple times in the lifetime of a single host.
The disease may or may not be symptomatic. It causes redness, swelling, itch, and pain in the genital area.
Overview:
Genital herpes is caused by a group of viruses called Herpes Simplex belonging to a family of double-stranded DNA viruses called Herpesvirales. These viruses are classified into two main types: