genital sores causes
Female Genital Sores are most commonly caused by sexually transmitted diseases that include the following: 1  Herpes simplex virus infection (HSV2) is the leading cause of genital ulcers. 2  Syphilis caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. 3  Chancroid caused by the microorganism Haemophilus ducreyi.
Also known as: Sores - male genitals and Ulcers - male genitals. A male genital sore is any sore or lesion that appears on the penis, scrotum, or male urethra. A common cause of male genital sores are infections that are spread through sexual contact, such as: 1  Genital herpes (small, painful blisters filled with clear or straw-colored fluid) 2  Genital warts (flesh-colored spots that are raised or flat, and may look like the top of a cauliflower)