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Topic: Herpes
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Sort Desciption: Genital herpes is caused by sexually transmitted viruses called herpes simplex. Herpes is extremely common: as many as 1 out of every 5 people in the United States is infected with the virus that causes ano-genital herpes ...

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Genital herpes is caused by sexually transmitted viruses called herpes simplex. Herpes is extremely common: as many as 1 out of every 5 people in the United States is infected with the virus that causes ano-genital herpes, and only about 20% of those who are infected know they have it. Both men and women can get herpes. How is herpes spread? Herpes is spread through direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Often the contact occurs during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. A person with a cold sore can pass herpes to the mouth of a sex partner by kissing, or to the genitals of a sex partner during oral sex. Herpes virus may be shed from the skin even without blisters or sores, therefore it may be passed even when the skin looks normal. It is especially easy to contract the virus if there is direct contact with sores, but it is also possible to become infected even if no sores are present on an infected partner. What are the symptoms of herpes sores? When experienced, symptoms of herpes may include repeated outbreaks of painful blisters or sores on the skin that scab over and heal without scars. Blisters may also be hidden in the vagina. During your first herpes outbreak, you may also experience swollen glands, muscle aches, headache, fever, and pain or difficulty during urination. This first outbreak usually occurs 2 to 12 days after infection. Blisters or sores may return periodically but are usually less severe and heal more quickly than the first outbreak. Recurrent outbreaks may begin with itching or burning on the skin in the area where blisters or sores are about to appear. How will I know if I have herpes? Your doctor or other health-care provider will collect a sample of fluid with a small swab or take a scraping from a blister or sore during an exam and have it tested at a laboratory. Some facilities may be able to diagnose herpes using blood tests. How is herpes treated? There are medications that can shorten herpes ...

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