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A form of herpes called herpes zoster caused by shingles

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Herpes Keratitis

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Genital herpes of a woman

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Genital herpes of a man

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An infant with neonatal herpes.

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A simple kiss can cause a newborn to contract the virus.

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Oral HSV

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Currently there is no cure for any of the HSV's, but most can be easily managed with antiviral medications. These medications, such as Acyclovir and Valacyclovir, can shorten the signs and symptoms associated with a flare up. The best way to manage herpes is trying to prevent yourself from getting through safe sex practices.

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Once you have the HSV, you are stuck with it forever, but that does not mean this is debilitating. Herpes can go somewhat into a dormant state but flares can and most likely will return. If both you and your partner have the HSV then refrain from sexual activity during the signs and symptoms. Always wear a condom if one of your partners has herpes to keep the virus from spreading.

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As stated earlier, you can become infected with the HSV just by saliva, just a kiss from a mother, at an early age. It is possible that in newborns and neonates that this could progress into neonatal herpes. This is normally treated with IV antivirals but if left untreated could spread the the newborns vital organs and cause death in worse case scenarios.

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Signs and symptoms of the HSV may include tingling, itching, and burning before blisters appear, very painful sores on the mouth or around the genitals, flu like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes in the neck or groin, problems urinating, or eye infection (herpes keratitis).

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There are 8 different types of the herpes virus. The ones most of us are familiar with are HSV Type 1, 2, and 3. Herpes is contracted through fluid contact, normally through saliva and involves no sexual activity, hence the cold sore aka oral herpes. Oral herpes is normally contracted during childhood. Oral herpes is also contracted through oral sex with someone who has HSV-1, genital herpes, and can be transmitted vice versa. Contrary to popular believe you can not contract the HSV from truck stop toilet seats, by touching something that someone with HSV has touched, bedding, or swimming pools. According to the CDC, more than 1 out of every 6 will either or has contracted some form of the HSV.