But this lovely memory soon gets shattered when you or your partner discover unusual symptoms in the genital region. > Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1HSV-1 results in an incurable viral disease commonly known as herpes, which usually causes cold sores and oral ulcers in and around the lips and gums. The tricky part comes if you’ve engaged in oral sex with your partner. It is a misconception that genital ulcers are exclusively caused by HSV-2 as HSV-1 can also cause such ulcers. Apart from the 14 cancer-causing high-risk strains, there are also numerous low-risk strains that cause warts.

Source: The Star February 14, 2021 04:52 UTC