Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Learn more about herpes and HIV with the following resources.

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Genital Herpes Webpage (HTML) MedlinePlus
Genital Herpes – CDC Fact Sheet (Detailed) Webpage (HTML) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Herpes Simplex Webpage (HTML) MedlinePlus
Herpes Simplex Virus and HIV/AIDS Literature Search Webpage (HTML) U.S. National Library of Medicine
Why Genital Herpes Boosts the Risk of HIV Infection Webpage (HTML) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases