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How Long Is Herpes Contagious?
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There are two types of herpes simplex viruses (HSV). HSV type 2 is the one that most commonly causes
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"Dementia is Not Contagious": And Other Lessons For Family Members
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Pregnancy and Herpes
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Genital Herpes and Yeast Infections
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Acyclovir, Genital Herpes and HIV
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The Unknowing Spread of Herpes
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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... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Transmission
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Risk for Oral HerpesOral herpes is usually caused by HSV-1. The highest incidence of first infection occurs between 6 months and 3 years of age. The... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes labialis is infection of the lips, mouth, or gums with the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small, painful blisters... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexSymptomsThe first episode may be mild or severe. It usually occurs in children... Read more »
Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2PreventionThe best way to avoid getting genital herpes is to avoid all sexual... Read more »
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