Question. What is herpes? What are the symptoms? Is it an STD? Is it curable? Could the use of public toilets put one at risk of this disease? Please reply.

Answer. Herpes is caused by a group of viruses. The symptoms are inflammation of the skin and mucous membrane with the formation of blisters. Genital herpes is sexually transmitted. Public toilets don’t usually put one at risk of herpes. There is no cure but there are medicines to suppress it. Leave treatment to the doctors.