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Genital herpes is often asymptomatic (no symptoms). When outbreaks occur, they typically involve painful sores or blisters on the genitals, rectum, or mouth, often preceded by tingling, itching, or burning. Other signs can include flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, or pain when urinating. As a common STI in Australia with over 200,000 cases yearly, early recognition is key.

The first outbreak usually appears 2-12 days after exposure, though it can take longer. Subsequent ones may start with prodrome symptoms like tingling or itching.

Yes, through asymptomatic shedding, where the virus is transmissible without symptoms. Certain medications for herpes can reduce shedding by up to 50%, helping lower transmission risk during intimate moments and supporting safer relationships.

Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), spreads through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person, or via skin-to-skin contact with affected areas—even without visible sores.

There’s no cure, but medications can help control outbreaks, reduce their frequency, and decrease transmission risk by about 50%. Teldoc Australia provides affordable and free bulk billed consultations and treatment options.

Management for herpes focuses on minimizing symptoms, reducing the frequency of outbreaks, and lowering transmission risk. Following a confidential clinical assessment, your Teldoc doctor will discuss the full range of management options available. Your personalised plan may include antiviral prescriptions if clinically appropriate.

Risk reduction relies on several key strategies: consistent barrier protection (like condoms), suppressive medication (taken daily as prescribed by a doctor to reduce viral shedding), and transparent communication with partners. Teldoc Australia provides confidential consultation, assessment, and advice, including guidance on partner testing and management, supported by Medicare for eligible patients.

Yes! Our platform allows a doctor to conduct a confidential symptom assessment through secure video or phone consults, review your medical history, and order necessary testing (e.g., self-swabs or blood tests), and treatments, including antiviral prescriptions if clinically appropriate. It’s ideal for privacy-conscious Aussies seeking online herpes consultations.

Providers evaluate symptoms, history, and visuals remotely, with optional self-collected swabs for lab testing. Teldoc Australia’s process confirms cases efficiently without clinic visits, streamlining access to herpes care in Australia.

Yes, Bulk billing (free herpes consultations) is available for patients with a Medicare card facing privacy concerns or limited access to local services. Patients can still book a private consultation for herpes if they are not eligible for Bulk billing. See our pricing page for details.

Consults are fully encrypted with no sharing of records without consent, adhering to Australian privacy standards. This makes our telehealth service perfect for sensitive STI discussions and discreet online herpes management.