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Genital herpes is caused by the genital herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is the most common ulcerative sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

皇冠体育app virus can cause severe systemic disease in neonates (newborn infants) and the immunosuppressed and it may facilitate HIV transmission. Many HSV infections are subclinical (not detectable), as there are no signs or symptoms of disease.

皇冠体育appre are 2 distinct subtypes of HSV:

• type 2, which is almost exclusively associated with genital infection
• type 1, which primarily causes oral herpes (or cold sores), but can also cause genital infections

For symptoms and general information on genital herpes, visit .

Data collection

Genitourinary medicine clinic activity dataset (GUMCADv2) collects STI information from GUM clinics and other commissioned non-GUM sexual health services.

Epidemiology

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): annual data tables.

HIV and STI: data sharing policy.

GUMCADv2: data request form.

Diagnosis

Seromolecular services unit (SSU) provides reference services for HSV type 1 (HSV1) and type 2 (HSV2).

Antiviral unit (AVU) provides HSV antiviral resistance testing.

Management and treatment

皇冠体育app issues UK national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and management of all sexually transmitted infections.

Read PHE鈥檚 guidance on managing outbreaks of sexually transmitted infections:

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): managing outbreaks