Genital pimples and herpes sores can look similar but have key differences. Pimples stem from clogged hair follicles, while herpes sores are viral blisters that break into painful ulcers. Also, ...

Once a person has a herpes infection, they develop antibodies. Herpes antibody tests can allow doctors to see if an individual has antibodies in their system. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 live with a genital herpes infection. That's equivalent to one in every ...

Genital ulcers could be one of many sexually transmitted diseases or an infection that is not transmitted by sex. An expert walks you through a case. This is the first of a three-part series on ...

It's important to get these sorts of symptoms checked urgently by a doctor or dentist. Do be vigilant too for ulcers which bleed, which might suggest either cancer or infection. Ulcers or sores in the ...

Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally – according to new estimates released today. At least 1 person ...