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Standard letter now on NaSH which can be used to send to GPS for patients starting suppressive treatment.
Mpox may present with similar symptoms in GBMSM - please refer to local Guidance.
Genital herpes is caused by infection with the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) of which where are two types (types 1 and 2). HSV infection may cause ulceration, but may also be asymptomatic.
Genital herpes is a lifelong infection, and some people may experience recurrent infection. Following initial infection, HSV remains dormant in sensory ganglia of nerves and can reactivate with varying frequency.