Herpes Is A Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Caused By The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) The Signs & Symptoms Associated With HSV-2 Can Vary Greatly Among Individuals. Health Care Providers Can Diagnose Genital Herpes By Visual Inspection, By Taking A Sample From The Sore(S) And By Testing It To See If The Herpes Virus Is Present. There Is No Treatment That Can Cure Herpes, But Antiviral Medications Can Shorten & Prevent Outbreaks For Whatever Period Of Time The Person Takes The Medication.