Genital Herpes and Cold Sores

Genital Herpes and Cold Sores is an engaging course with a dramatised case study. Herpes is a Sexually Transmissible Infection (STI). It is caused by two related viruses, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). This course program is for anyone wanting to know more about genital herpes and cold sores (oral herpes). The course includes a dramatized case study of a young couple in a new relationship, where one has genital herpes. Is it safe for them to have sex if one has cold sores, or even genital herpes? In this course, Dr Kimberley Ivory answers questions, provides facts and dispels myths about the HSV virus.

Identify the two types of Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2;
Learn that two-thirds of the population under 50 have HSV-1 - the main cause of oral herpes;
Discover that around 13% of people under 50 have HSV-2 - the main cause of genital herpes;
Find out how herpes is triggered and transmitted and how to minimize the risk of spreading it;
Learn about symptoms - many have none so are unaware they have it, while others experience painful blisters, that can recur over time;
Understand ways to treat and manage herpes;