How can you manage a genital herpes outbreak quickly and safely in Europe?

Genital herpes outbreaks explained: HSV-2 and HSV-1, symptom stages, antiviral treatment, recurrence triggers, and clinical assessment.

In this episode, we outline how genital herpes outbreaks develop and how treatment is evaluated during an online consultation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between primary and recurrent outbreaks

• Typical symptoms: tingling, painful blisters, ulcers, swollen lymph nodes

• How antiviral medications such as aciclovir or valaciclovir work

• When treatment is most effective (early symptom recognition)

• Common triggers for recurrence, including stress or illness

• When suppressive therapy may be considered

• Situations where treatment requests  ...