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Risk Factors

Everyone is at risk for herpes simplex virus. According to the latest U.S. data from 1999 - 2004, 57.7% of Americans ages 14 49 years are infected with the HSV-1 virus, the main cause of oral herpes and some cases of genital herpes. About 17% of Americans in the same age range test positive for the HSV-2 virus, the main cause of genital herpes. Infection rates for both viruses have declined since the late 1980s. However, infection is lifelong, so once a person is infected, he or she...

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Expert & Community Posts

Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

If you've been diagnosed with genital herpes, your inclination may be to write off every itchy,... Read more »

Stigma Revisited

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...Despite increased awareness and understanding, genital herpes continues to be a taboo subject.... Read more »

What Are the Symptoms of Herpes and When Should You Expect Them?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

How did I get herpes? Did my partner cheat? Or did I have it before the relationship? How long... Read more »

Breaking the News

By Penelope James , Health Expert

...been) intimate with and want to tell him/her you have herpes? Once you've educated yourself... Read more »

The Final Herpes Story

By healthgal , Health Expert

...gynecologist and has been told she has the typical herpes rash. She is waiting blood test... Read more »

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Health Guide

Genital Herpes: The Basics

What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2. Most people have no... Read more »

Promising New Study Attempts to find Vaccine Against Genital Herpes

...strides have been made towards the development of another STD vaccine, which will protect against genital herpes. There is a pressing need to develop an effective protection against this disease.... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors

...life threatening, although it can be very debilitating and cause great emotional distress.Effects of Herpes Virus on PregnancyDepending on specific factors, HSV can have serious effects on both a... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Medications

Treatment 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 »

Herpes Simplex: Symptoms

...SymptomsSymptoms vary depending on the stage of the virus, the initial or primary outbreak, and recurrence. Both herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 produce similar symptoms, but they can differ in... Read more »

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