A GP was confronted by a very angry young man recently. He had sought advice about a groin rash and had been diagnosed with genital herpes. Genital herpes is a virus: the symptoms can be treated but the condition cannot be cured and often recurs. The person remains possibly infectious and must warn sex partners of the risk, including all future sex partners. The latter is profoundly disturbing for a 21-year-old seeking companionship and a relationship.This young man’s anger was over the fact tha…
