Genital herpes is increasingly caused by herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1), the type associated with cold sores that can be passed through oral sex. Safer sex practices, including the consistent use ...

The symptoms of this infection include: Painful blisters Open sores in the genital area, which may be preceded by a tingling or burning sensation in the legs, buttocks or genital region. When it is ...

testing for varicella was performed on secretion from the blisters. This was positive. Detection of herpes simplex 1 or 2 was unsuccessful. Genital herpes zoster is a very rare differential ...