Is herpes virus associated with balanitis?
Disease description:
Recently went to the hospital for a checkup and was diagnosed with balanitis. Could this be caused by the herpes virus?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Balanitis may be caused by various factors, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses—among them the herpes virus—though not all cases of balanitis are due to herpes virus infection. Balanitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the male genital organ, with common symptoms including redness, swelling, pain, itching, and increased discharge from the glans penis. The etiology of balanitis is complex, involving multiple factors such as bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, with viral infection being one of them. Herpes virus is a common pathogen that can cause genital herpes, a sexually transmitted viral infection characterized by symptoms such as blisters, pain, and itching in the genital area.
