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Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV 2). Generally, the infection does not result in apparent signs and symptoms. They might be mild or even absent. It causes burning, tingling, sores, blisters on the skin, and mucous membranes when symptomatic. It can be divided into infections above the waist involving the mouth and the tongue usually caused by HSV1 and those below the waist involving the genitals caused by HSV 2. Once infected, the virus remains in your body and can cause a recurrent infection when triggered. Genital herpes can not be eradicated, but medicines or home remedies control the symptoms, and spread is prevented by using condoms.