What are the effects of herpes on the penis?

Genital herpes on the penis is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2) and can lead to painful blisters, ulcers, and recurrent outbreaks. In this episode, we explain symptoms, transmission, and how genital herpes is assessed in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What genital herpes is (a viral infection transmitted through skin-to-skin contact)

• Early symptoms: tingling, itching, burning before lesions appear

• Typical presentation: clusters of fluid-filled blisters that break into ulcers

• Associated symptoms: pain during urination, swollen lymph nodes, fever (first episode)

• Differences between first outbreak and recurrences

• Transmission risk even without visible sores

• When antiviral treatment (aciclovir, valac ...