Genital herpes counselling tool

Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a chronic viral infection that occurs frequently among sexually active individuals. The diagnosis can trigger significant psychological, social, relationship and sexual distress for those affected. Adjusting to having genital herpes is key to managing the infection successfully and reducing the risk of transmission.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 21:02 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 21:02 (UTC)
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geographic_scope	[]
open_canada_collection	publication
open_canada_date_published	2019-03-08 00:00:00
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open_canada_subject	["health_and_safety"]
sensitivity_level	unrestricted
title_fr	L’herpès génital : Outil de counselling
update_frequency	unknown