Is there anything besides herpes that can cause open sores in genital area? could a severe uti cause them?

...: In the us, amongst sexually active people the most common causes of genital ulcers are herpes and syphilis. Less common causes are chancroid and donovanosis. Non-infectious causes can include fixed drug reaction and behcet's. A visit to the doctor can help determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Sores: Syphilis and chancroid are two std's that can cause ulcers in genital area.