A Guide to Understanding Genital Herpes

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Herpes

With over 45 million people infected in the United States, genital herpes is the most common sexually transmitted disease.

Types

Two types of the disease exist. The Type 1 is usually known as a cold sore and can be contracted by kissing. The Type 2 Herpes simplex virus is contracted by being sexually active with a person that carries the virus.

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But Why?

If you've wondered why 20% of the U.S. population is infected with herpes, it's because the symptoms of this STD may never show itself even after years of being infected. This results in carriers not taking precautionary steps to prevent passing it to other people. After all, how can you prevent the spreading of something you don't even know you're infected with?

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Precautions

While the chance of spreading the disease is highest during an outbreak, it can be spread at anytime where an outbreak exists or doesn't. So people with the virus or people whose partner has the virus will have to practice safe sex via the use of condoms. During an outbreak, sex should be avoided as this is when the disease is highly contagious.

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Don't let it run your life!

Even though it is not curable, do not allow it to run your life. Taking precaution and regularly taking medication will keep it in check.

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  • krishollis16 Jun 18, 2011 @ 12:26 am | delete
    Very useful information about cold sores.

    Krish
    cold sores treatments
  • Weight-Training-Routines Apr 11, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Using simple home remedies for genital warts and herpes are a great way of helping to quickly and effectively relieve the symptoms of these horrible conditions. Reducing triggers also such as stress and getting run down is vital.
  • Weight-Training-Routines Apr 11, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Using simple home remedies for genital warts and herpes are a great way of helping to quickly and effectively relieve the symptoms of these horrible conditions. Reducing triggers also such as stress and getting run down is vital.
  • Jun 19, 2010 @ 2:18 am | delete
    Safe Sex should be prioritized if you have multiple partners. Womens Health Questions

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