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Herpes around the anus is often mistaken for a fissure or haemorrhoids. Read how to tell them apart, which test works he...
Genital herpes cannot be cured, but it can be managed well. Read what antivirals realistically achieve, what they cannot...
Herpes often passes on without anyone seeing a thing. Read which routes actually transmit it, which ones are myths, and...
The incubation period of herpes is short, but the wait until a blood test is meaningful is not. Read the difference betw...
HSV-1 stopped being a lip-only virus long ago. Read what separates HSV-1 from HSV-2, why the old split broke, and what t...
A herpes test comes in two forms, and they answer different questions. Read when you need a PCR swab, when a blood test...
Genital herpes is often mild and usually goes unnoticed. We explain which symptoms fit, which test answers which questio...
A first genital herpes outbreak can feel intense, while later outbreaks are often milder. We explain how transmission wo...
A bump or blister on your genitals is often harmless, but not always. This table helps you recognise the likely cause by...