The genital herpes virus is weak outside the body and can usually survive for about 10 hours outside the body. Genital herpes is mainly caused by herpes simplex virus infection, which is mainly transmitted through sexual behavior, and there is no complete cure. It manifests as small blisters in the genital area, which break down and form vesicles, and finally crust over and heal. The later stage can be manifested as difficulty in urination, frequent urination, painful urination, etc. Acyclovir and famciclovir antiviral treatment is often used. Genital herpes virus can survive outside the body for several hours, so it can also be transmitted indirectly through contaminants. It is important to keep the local skin dry and clean, avoid contact with the supplies of people with genital herpes, avoid high-risk sexual behavior, and if you are found to be infected with the genital herpes virus, you should seek medical attention in a timely manner and standardize treatment under the guidance of your doctor. The survival time of genital herpes virus is about 10 hours, if you suspect infection, you should seek medical attention.