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Herpes Simplex Virus, simply known as Herpes, is a sexually transmitted virus that causes painful sores and blisters in the place affected.

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HSV-1 is usually passed through mouth-to-mouth contact, such as kissing. HSV-2 is spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sexual intercourse. However, in some cases, HSV-1 can be spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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There are two types of Herpes. HSV-1, more commonly known as oral herpes, and HSV-2, also known as genital herpes.

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Many do not even know they have the virus, as it can lay dormant in the body from months to even years. About 60% of the U.S. population has some form of herpes, whether it be oral or genital. Many clinics do not test for herpes in routine STI tests, making it very easy to be transmitted.

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The disease can also be passed from mother to baby during a vaginal delivery. This is called Neonatal Herpes and can be very dangerous to the young infant, as its immune system is not fully developed to fit off the virus. It can cause bodily sores, high fever, seizures, and in rare cases, death.

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Treatments for Herpes include antiviral medications and creams such as acyclovir or valacyclovir. These help reduce or completely stop painful outbreaks altogether.