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What are the symptoms of genital herpes?

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can be easily transmitted through sexual contact, and once infected, the virus can remain dormant in the body for years, only to become active again when ...

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How do I avoid infection with genital herpes?

TransmissionIf you do NOT have genital herpes: Abstinence from sex is the surest way to avoid getting genital herpesnot having any anal, oral or vaginal sex. The next surest way is to limit sex to one uninfected partner who only has sex with youmutua...

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Can genital herpes be prevented?

Not having sex is the best protection against herpes and other STDs. Having sex with only one uninfected partner who has sex with you is also safe.Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of genital herpes and other ST...

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What is Herpes II?

What is herpes II?Herpes II is a sexually transmitted viral infection, which often produces painful sores, usually in the genital area. Once infected, an individual may carry the virus and be subject to recurrent bouts of infection. Some estimate tha...

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When and for how long is a person able to spread herpes II?

People are most likely to transmit the virus when the lesions are evident. There is evidence, however, that the virus may be shed even when no symptoms of a recurrent episode are present.Does past infection with herpes II make a person immune?No. Aft...

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What are the symptoms of genital herpes?

First outbreak:The symptoms of a first outbreak of genital herpes usually appear 2 to 10 days after exposure to herpes and last an average of 2 to 3 weeks. Many people who are newly infected with herpes overlook their symptoms either because the symp...

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What are the complications of genital herpes?>

The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, including genital herpes, is to abstain from sexual contact, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfec...

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How is genital herpes diagnosed?

The sores of genital herpes in its active stage are usually visible to the naked eye. Several laboratory tests may be needed, however, to distinguish herpes sores from other infections. The most accurate method of diagnosis is by viral culture. A blo...

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What are the complications of genital herpes?>

Genital herpes can cause recurrent painful genital sores in many adults, and herpes infection can be severe in people with suppressed immune systems. Regardless of severity of symptoms, genital herpes frequently causes psychological distress in peopl...

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Major Herpes Vaccine Trial Launched in Women

A pivotal efficacy trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent genital herpes in women began enrolling volunteers this week. The study will determine the vaccines ability to prevent genital herpes disease in women who are free of two common ...

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