Herpes may rarely cause symptoms. However, when it does occur, people with anal herpes may notice blisters or sores in or around their anus. Thus, because the symptoms are similar, anal herpes is often confused with syphilis and haemorrhoids. What is herpes? Herpes is a viral infection that can cause blisters and sores around the mouth, genitals or anus. What exactly is genital herpes? Anal herpes is an infection caused by the herpes virus, which often erupts as sores and blisters around the anus. They are often caused by the herpes simplex virus, which are of two types; HSV1 and HSV2. How is herpes transmitted? Herpes can be easily transmitted, both sexually and non sexually through the skin to skin contact, by direct contact with the dick, sore and the bum. In some cases, it can also be transmitted when there is no obvious symptom. Once you are diagnosed with herpes, it stays in your body for the rest of your life. There are usually no serious symptom...