Genital Herpes Signs
Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Transmission
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Transmission
To infect people, the herpes simplex viruses (both HSV-1 and HSV-2) must access the body through broken skin or a mucous membrane such as inside the mouth or on the genital area. Each virus can be carried in bodily fluids (such saliva, semen, fluid in the female genital tract) or in fluid from herpes sores. The risk for infection is highest with direct contact of blisters or sores during an outbreak.
Once the virus has contact with the mucosal surfaces or skin wounds, it begins to rep...
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Expert & Community Posts
Genital Herpes from Oral Sex?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertCan I get genital herpes by having oral sex with a partner who is not showing symptoms? ... Read more »
Managing Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertOK, you're in the middle of an outbreak and you‘re in pain! How do you manage the uncomfortable... Read more »
What Are the Symptoms of Herpes and When Should You Expect Them?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...are not the only symptom of an initial outbreak. Symptoms of genital herpes can vary in... Read more »
Do I Have to Tell My Partner if I Have No Symptoms?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertI was diagnosed with genital herpes about 10 years ago. I have a very mild case of it and haven't... Read more »
Can I get genital herpes from a toilet seat or another inanimate
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertNo. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) – the virus causing most cases of genital herpes –... Read more »
Health Guide
Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes?
...1 and type 2. Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2. SymptomsMost people do not show the symptoms of genital herpes but can still spread the virus. In fact, the herpes virus stays in... Read more »Genital Herpes: The Basics
...used to treat herpes, can help lower the chances of passing the virus during vaginal sex. What are the symptoms of genital herpes? The symptoms of genital herpes vary from person to person. Some... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...for the crater-like mouth lesions known as canker sores, which are not associated with HSV.)Specific Symptoms of Genital HerpesGenital herpes, which typically affects the penis, vulva, or rectum,... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes
for Oral HerpesOral TreatmentsAcyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir (Famvir) -- the anti-viral pills used to treat genital herpes -- can also treat the cold sores... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Medications
for Genital HerpesNo drug can cure herpes simplex virus. The infection may recur after treatment has been stopped, and, even during therapy, a patient can still transmit the virus to... Read more »Images
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