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Genital Herpes is an STI caused by both Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2).

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Herpes can have no symptoms or very mild symptoms. The main diagnoses of HSV is sores or bumps/blisters appearing on the skin, often mistaken for something more mild such as infected hairs or pimples.

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To diagnose HSV from a blister or area on the skin, a physician may want to take samples from the affected area to test for the virus. There are also blood tests that can be done to recognize the virus even if the person affected is not showing symptoms.

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HSV can only be contracted through direct physical contact with an affected person. Touching objects that a person with HSV has touched such as toilet seats or bedding will not transfer the virus, although maintaining good hand hygiene can only help with prevention.

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HSV can affect newborns at birth or after birth, with symptoms usually appearing between the week one through three but can show up as late as week four.

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The only guaranteed way to prevent genital herpes to abstain from sex all together. Another way is to commit to a monogamous relationship with someone who also does not have the virus.

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Using condoms is to prevent an HSV infection is not completely effective but is recognized to be a protective barrier against the virus in some cases.

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Commonly referred to as "cold sores" or "fever blisters", HSV-1 causes herpes to show up in or around the mouth, most commonly on the lips.

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If left untreated HSV can affect the nervous system and even affect a person's vision if the infection reaches the eyes. There is also a chance of impotence in men and cervical cancer in women if the infection is left untreated.

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The above medications are the treatment options for HSV. While HSV does not have a cure, these medications can suppress the symptoms and reduce the risk for transmission to a partner.