Rangiora Clinic (Sexual Health) | Lakes | Te Whatu Ora

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Phone 0800 343 867
Fax (07) 343 8758

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection which can cause blisters or ulcers on the genital skin. It is caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). Genital herpes is similar to cold sores found on the mouth: they are both caused by the HSV virus, just different types. Genital herpes can be due to either type 1 or 2 and cold sores are usually due to type 1.

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https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/sexual-health/rangiora-clinic-sexual-health-lakes-te-whatu/