Genital Herpes Specialists in Nirman Bhawan, Delhi
Genital herpes is a common, lifelong viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, typically type 2 though increasingly also type 1, which establishes a p…
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Causes of Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is caused by infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sexual activity with an infected partner, including contact with the genital area during periods when no visible sores are present. Once acquired, the virus remains dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate periodically, triggered by factors such as stress, illness, hormonal changes, or a weakened immune system, causing recurrent outbreaks. The virus can also be transmitted from a mother to her baby during childbirth if active lesions are present at delivery.