WHO IS AFFECTED?
Genital herpes is a common condition, especially between people aged 20-24 years. In 2011, 30,338 people attended a sexual health clinic in the UK with an attack of genital herpes for the first time.
TREATING GENITAL HERPES
Although there is no cure for genital herpes, the symptoms can usually be controlled using antiviral medicines.
However, it is important to prevent the spread of genital herpes by avoiding sex until symptoms have cleared up and continuing to use a condom afterwards.
More information is available at www.nhs.uk