What is genital herpes? Learn about the types and symptoms of herpes, as well as the risk factors for genital herpes. Katherine McGowan, M.D., infectious disease specialist, Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital, discusses how genital herpes is spread and how it can be treated.

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0:00 – Intro
0:24 – What is Genital Herpes?
0:45 – The Types
1:01 – Risk Factors
1:14 – Symptoms & Treatment
4:02 – Herpes & Having Sex

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