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…What is herpes?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two different types of the virus HSV1 and HSV2, both of which can…
… in pregnancy. these include HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B.
Cold sores and genital herpes
IT's best to avoid oral sex if you or your partner has a cold sore as the same virus can…
… leaflet)
HPV vaccine for Men who have Sex with Men - Leaflet
Chlamydia - A5 Factsheet
Genital Herpes - A5 Factsheet
Genital Warts - A5 Factsheet
Gonorrhoea - A5 Factsheet
HIV - A5 Factsheet
Pubic…
… pessary).If you are not sure that you have thrush please get checked out as skin conditions and herpes can cause similar symptoms.
If thrush recurs frequently or doesn’t clear up after treatment you…
… on how to contact us and our opening times page.
Some infections such as Genital warts and Herpes can be harmful to baby if you experience an outbreak during pregnancy and birth, however this is rare.…
… status with partners to protect both yourself and your partner. HSV the transmission of Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 has also been criminalised.There has been 1 successful prosecution. Again…
… come from a relatively small number of different types such as;
Chlamydia Gonorrhoea Genital Herpes Genital Warts HIV
Brook has produced some really useful resources on STI specific factsheets
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