Herpes (HSV)
Herpes is a common STI, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can be passed on by skin-to skin contact during sexual contact. This fact sheet explains what Herpes is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- September 2021
- Last reviewed:
- September 2025
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