● Confidential sexual health

Genital herpes assessment

Discuss a first episode, recurrent symptoms and previous treatment privately. Acyclovir or valaciclovir may be considered when appropriate; uncertain diagnoses may need local testing.

Genital herpes medical illustration
Dr Ben Harry Clegg
Medically reviewed

Dr Ben Harry Clegg

General practitioner · Málaga registration 292911940 · Nerja Medical Center NICA 55712

Clinical review date: 9 August 2026

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