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Information About Herpes
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 or minimal symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When symptoms do occur, they usually appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving ulcers or tender sores that may take up to four weeks to heal. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks...
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Meet Dr. Charlotte Grayson
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Q&A: Is a herpes vaccine around the corner?
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Genital Herpes
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prognosis Although there is no cure for genital herpes, the frequency of recurrences often decreases with time. Daily oral antiviral medication also... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Genital Herpes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.ashastd.org -- American Social Health Associationwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.cdc.gov/std/herpes... Read more »
Promising New Study Attempts to find Vaccine Against Genital H...
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