What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Painful genital blisters or sores
- Burning or tingling
- Pain with urination
- Sometimes no symptoms
Understanding care
Clinical care may include assessment of lesions and discussion of symptom management, transmission and pregnancy risks. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek confidential testing for possible exposure or new symptoms; absence of symptoms does not exclude infection. Severe pelvic pain, fever or pregnancy-related concern needs prompt care.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
