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Herpes Brochure English

Source: www.health.state.ny.us
Topic: Herpes
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Sort Desciption: What is herpes? What causes herpes? What are the signs and symptoms? you can get herpes from someone who has no sores or symptoms and if you have herpes you can spread it even if you have no sores or symptoms.

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What is herpes? Herpes is one of the most common viral infections in the United States. One of every four Americans over 18 has been exposed to genital herpes. Most people dont know theyre infected. What causes herpes? Herpes is a viral infection of the skin caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 usually causes infections of the mouth such as cold sores or fever blisters on the lips. Most of the time HSV-2 causes genital herpes. But, either type of herpes can cause an infection of the mouth or genitals. Herpes is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who is infected. You can get herpes from someone who has sores on his or her lips, skin or genitals. But, most of the time, herpes is spread when someone does not have any signs or symptoms. The herpes virus can still rub off a persons skin even when he or she has no sores that you can see. Remember: you can get herpes from someone who has no sores or symptoms and if you have herpes you can spread it even if you have no sores or symptoms. To learn more: If you have more questions about herpes, or you want to know how to find a clinic near you, call your local health department. You may also call the Herpes Hotline at: 1-919-361-8488. You can reach them Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm. Your local Planned Parenthood office also has information about local herpes support groups. You may also call the National STD Hotline at 1-800-CDC-INFO 1-800-232-4636 State of New York Department of Health 3801 English Herpes 1/05 What are the signs and symptoms? Only about half the people who get herpes have symptoms. Those who do have symptoms usually have an outbreak 2 to 10 days, or within 3 weeks, after they get the virus. The first symptoms are usually the worst. They are called primary herpes. Signs and symptoms may include: A fever, headache, and muscle aches. Three days later, painful blisters and skin ulcers appear where you were ...

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