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Where Does Herpes Sore Appear?
A male genital sore is any sore or lesion that appears on the penis, scrotum, or male urethra.
Alternative Names
Sores - male genitals; Ulcers - male genitals
Considerations
Symptoms may include
Common Causes
Sores or lesions on the male genitalia have many causes. Often, the lesions of most concern...
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Genital sores: male
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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