Q:
What are the symptoms and risk factors of genital herpes?
A:
Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of genital herpes include:
- Small red bumps or tiny white blisters.
- Pain or itching.
- Ulcers.
- Scabs.
The symptom locations may be different between men and women, but mainly on lower parts of the body.
Risk factors
Factors that increase your risk of genital herpes include:
- Being women.
- Having more than one sexual partners.
