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Summary: Yes. A blood test can look for antibodies to Herpes 1 and Herpes 2 when you have no symptoms. But UK guidelines don’t recommend Herpes tests...

Summary: Four common STIs are caused by viruses that treatment can’t remove: Herpes, HIV, long-term Hepatitis B and HPV. Bacterial STIs, such as Chla...

Summary: Herpes and thrush can both cause itching, burning and soreness around the genitals. Small blisters that burst to leave painful sores point t...

Summary: Yes. Eye Herpes is usually caused by the Herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores, and most cases happen when the virus you already carry...

Summary: Wait until your cold sore has completely healed, including the scab, before you give oral sex. Most cold sores clear up on their own within ...

Summary: A first outbreak of genital Herpes usually lasts 2 to 4 weeks. Repeat outbreaks are usually milder and clear up in about a week to 10 days. ...