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Can You Get Genital Herpes By Masturbating?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals.
Alternative Names
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Genital herpes is caused by two viruses:
- Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)
- Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) causes most cases of genital herpes. HSV-2 can be spread through secretions from the mouth or genitals.
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Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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