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Why Herpes is a Puzzle

Jerry Kennard
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
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The herpes virus may be something of a puzzle but it shouldn't prevent you living life to the full. It does however bring a responsibility. For many people the biggest challenge is whether they can continue to have an active sex life. It is vital to tell a potential sexual partner that you have the virus. The other person then needs time for this to sink in and to make an informed choice before they commit. In turn, the infected person may need to prepare themselves for rejection. It's not easy, but the alternative of knowingly passing the virus to another person doesn't really bear thinking about.

 

Many people find ways of keeping outbreaks to a minimum by living a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, getting regular sleep and perhaps avoiding foods or drinks they feel might contribute to outbreaks. Puzzles are there to be solved and in this respect, the herpes virus is no different.

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There are two types of HSV, HSV type 1 and 2, and both can cause genital herpes.

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