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  • e.g. I urinate frequently and always feel residual urine
  • e.g. I feel a burning pain when I urinate
  • e.g. Itchy, stinging blisters on my genitals

Herpes

There is no cure, so long-term management tailored to your recurrence pattern is needed.

Blisters that keep coming back
may be more than a simple skin problem.

Herpes is an infection caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus), and
because delayed early treatment raises the risk of recurrence and transmission, prompt diagnosis and proper treatment are essential.

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SINCE 2002, the hub of AI smart healthcare

SINCE 2002, the hub of AI smart healthcare

What is herpes?

Herpes is a viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
HSV is divided into type 1 and type 2, and generally type 1 causes lesions around the mouth and type 2 around the genitals.
Recently, however, type 1 is increasingly found in the genital area and type 2 around the mouth, making the two harder to tell apart.
  • Blisters on the lips

    Herpes type 1

    Blisters around the mouth
  • Virus around the genitals

    Herpes type 2

    Blisters around the genitals

Herpes: how is it transmitted?

Herpes is mainly spread through direct skin or mucosal contact with an infected person. In particular, infection risk is high during sex, and the virus can spread even with no blisters or symptoms at all. In addition, broken skin or a weakened immune system makes infection even more likely, so particular care is needed.

  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

    Herpes is caused by HSV type 1 and type 2, which mainly infect the oral and genital areas respectively.

  • Damaged skin and mucous membranes

    The virus enters through broken skin or mucous membranes, travels to nerve cells and lies dormant there.

  • Direct contact transmission

    It spreads by direct contact with an infected person's skin, blisters, or mucous membranes, most often through sex.

  • Possible transmission without symptoms

    Even without blisters, the virus can remain on the skin and be passed on with no symptoms.

  • Weakened immunity

    When immunity weakens due to overwork, stress, or illness, the dormant virus can reactivate and symptoms can return.

  • Risk of infection during pregnancy

    Infection during pregnancy is very likely to pass to the fetus and can cause serious complications in the newborn.
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Herpes:
what symptoms does it cause?

Depending on the site of infection, herpes causes painful blisters on the lips, in the mouth, or around the genitals, which may be accompanied by itching, stinging, or a tingling sensation.
During a first infection, a high fever above 40°C, severe stomatitis, and flu-like aches all over the body may also appear.
However, symptoms are often mild or appear late, so the infection can go unnoticed.
Herpes type 1 Herpes type 2
Blisters on the lips

  • Blisters around the mouth

    Small, painful blisters appear on the lips,
    around the mouth, and inside the mouth.

  • Tingling warning signs

    Before the blisters appear, you may feel
    a stinging or itching sensation.

  • Stomatitis and sore throat

    A first infection may be accompanied by
    systemic symptoms such as stomatitis, sore throat, and high fever.

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Herpes diagnosis:
what methods are available?

The most important step in treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including herpes, is identifying the exact cause.
Goldman was the first urology clinic in Korea to introduce PCR genetic testing, which offers far higher accuracy than simple bacterial culture tests.
Goldman Urology Clinic selects and recommends the most suitable diagnostic method based on your symptoms and stage of infection.
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Gene Amplification Test (Multi-PCR Test)

Genetic testing (PCR) on a lesion specimen gives an accurate diagnosis, confirming the virus type and ruling out similar conditions.Since testing needs active skin symptoms, get tested as soon as they appear.
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Blood Test

Without skin symptoms, a blood test can be used.
The first step in diagnosis — check points of Goldman's Multi-PCR test
  • More accurate, sensitive, and faster than conventional bacterial culture.
  • Rapidly detects many pathogens, including HPV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and mycoplasma.
  • Beyond confirming infection, it identifies the bacteria type and any drug resistance.
  • As the first urology clinic to adopt PCR testing, Goldman draws on deep experience and varied cases for more precise diagnoses.

Genital herpes treatment:
how is it carried out?

There is currently no way to cure genital herpes completely. The best available treatment is to relieve symptoms quickly with antiviral medication when an outbreak occurs and to reduce recurrences.
Antiviral drugs work best when taken within 72 hours of symptom onset, but even with medication recurrence cannot be prevented, and their effect on post-herpetic neuralgia may also be minimal.

Goldman's key points for managing herpes

  • Alcohol and cigarettes

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    Heavy drinking, overwork, stress, injury, colds, long-term steroid use,
    and prolonged exposure to sunlight are best avoided.
  • Healthy diet

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    Healthy food, regular exercise and enough rest, and avoiding other illnesses, also help prevent recurrence.
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Questions about herpes? Get answers now.

Goldman's know-how gives clear answers to patients' questions.

  • The herpes virus lies dormant in nerve ganglia and can recur, so 'management' matters more than a 'cure.' Proper treatment at first infection eases symptoms and reduces recurrences.Goldman also provides a personalized plan to help prevent them.

  • Yes.It can infect skin and mucous membranes anywhere, including the mouth, anus and fingers, and rarely even the eyes.Mixed type 1 and type 2 infections of the genital and oral areas have also been rising recently.Since the approach differs by site, care from an experienced urologist matters.

  • Herpes is highly contagious, so sexual partners should also be tested and treated.Treating both partners at once is recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.Goldman also handles partner-treatment counseling professionally.

  • Recurrence is mainly tied to fatigue, stress and weakened immunity.Antiviral medication plus lifestyle changes can reduce how often it recurs.Goldman analyzes each patient's triggers and manages recurrence-suppression therapy too.

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