Herpes simplex virus type 2 symptoms (genital herpes)Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)
can cause groups of small blisters or sores that usually occur on or around the genitals or the anus. This is called genital herpes. In men, genital herpes often appears on the shaft of the penis. In women, it often appears around the opening of the vagina. The sores may be itchy or painful. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Kevin C. Kiley, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofMarch 20, 2017 Current as of:
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Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Kevin C. Kiley, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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