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The symptoms of Genital Herpes are a rash that turns into
blisters that turn into a dry scab. As the name says, the symptoms appear around the
genital area but may also appear anywhere between the knees and waist.
You may also have headaches, tiredness and fever.

Yes, Genital Herpes is contagious. Genital Herpes is caused by the virus
Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2) and sometimes by Herpes
Simplex 1 (HSV1).

HSV2 is usually transmitted via sexual activity. The risk
is highest when there is an outbreak of Genital Herpes. The outbreak
starts as a rash that turns into blisters which turns into a dry scab.
These symptoms lasts about a week and are usually found on or
around the genitals but can appear anywhere between the knees and
waist.