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PUBLIC HEALTH FACT SHEET Herpes

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Sort Desciption: Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Sores can occur where the virus enters the body. A fever blister or cold sore is the most common form but it may also appear as blisters or sores in the genital area. ...

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What is Herpes? Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Sores can occur where the virus enters the body. A fever blister or cold sore is the most common form but it may also appear as blisters or sores in the genital area. What are the symptoms of Herpes? Itching, tingling or burning are the first signs of herpes infection. This is followed by blisters which break open and turn into sores that crust over and heal. During the first attack, you may have fever, malaise, swollen glands, burning on urination or vaginal discharge. The infection can be spread to others during the entire time one has an attack. Once a person is infected, it is possible to spread herpes to another person without having symptoms. How is Herpes spread? Herpes is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact with infected areas. It can be spread to other parts of the infected persons body (eyes, hands, genitals) or to another person through kissing, oral sex or careless hygiene. Herpes is NOT spread by toilet seats, telephones or whirlpools. $ Learn to know your own symptoms. Avoid skin to skin contact of the infected area with another person until the skin has completely healed. $ Wash hands thoroughly after touching the affected area. Be especially careful to protect your eyes. $ There should be no sexual activity when you or your partner have herpes symptoms. Condoms may not prevent herpes, but use of a latex condom with the spermicide Nonoxynol-9 during all sexual activity may decrease the risk of herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases. $ Avoid kissing and oral sex when fever blisters are present. How long after exposure to Herpes do symptoms begin? The signs of herpes appear two to 12 days after contact. Will Herpes come back? Yes. Periods of stress, illness, injuries, eating poorly or worry can cause herpes sores to come back. What is the treatment? Herpes infection cannot be cured. There are ...

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